Banana Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
Freshly baked banana bars with cream cheese frosting are a delightful treat that perfectly balances sweetness and tang. These moist, golden bars are easy to make and will impress your family and friends at any gathering. The creamy frosting elevates the flavor, making every bite irresistible. Whether enjoyed at brunch or as an afternoon snack, these banana bars are a comforting dessert that brings back fond memories of childhood baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Stir in melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix until blended.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, beat together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until fluffy.
- Once bars are cool, frost generously with cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (70g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg