Frosted Banana Bars
Soft, moist, and irresistibly sweet, these Frosted Banana Bars are the ultimate treat for banana lovers! Made with ripe bananas and a blend of granulated and brown sugar for a perfectly tender crumb, these dessert bars are topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting that adds a rich, tangy finish. Perfect for potlucks, brunches, or as an anytime snack, this easy recipe comes together in under an hour and serves a crowd of 24. The creamy frosting and banana-scented base strike the perfect balance of flavors, making these banana bars simply unforgettable. Use this recipe to transform overripe bananas into a decadent dessert that’s sure to be a hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 3 medium Ripe bananas (mashed)
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 8 ounces Cream cheese (softened)
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (softened, for frosting)
- 3.5 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture and beat well until fully incorporated.
Stir in the mashed bananas, mixing until evenly blended.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly to the edges.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the banana bars cool completely in the pan before proceeding to frosting.
To make the frosting, beat together the cream cheese and softened butter in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until fully incorporated and lump-free.
Stir in the vanilla extract, mixing until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled banana bars.
Slice the frosted bars into 24 squares and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 236.0 g | 303% | |
| Saturated Fat | 140.4 g | 702% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1005 mg | 335% | |
| Sodium | 3371 mg | 147% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 969.6 g | 353% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 734.8 g | ||
| Protein | 57.1 g | 114% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.9 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 436 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 2054 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
