Killer Banana Bars
Irresistibly moist, perfectly sweet, and crowned with a luscious cream cheese frosting, these Killer Banana Bars are the ultimate treat for banana dessert lovers! Made with ripe mashed bananas, a touch of brown sugar for rich caramel undertones, and a hint of vanilla, these bars melt in your mouth with every bite. The fluffy banana-infused base is baked to golden perfection, then generously topped with a velvety frosting made from cream cheese and powdered sugar. Quick to make with just 15 minutes of prep time, this recipe is ideal for feeding a crowd, offering 20 bars of pure bliss. Whether you're looking to use up overripe bananas or impress guests with a decadent, homemade dessert, these banana bars are a must-try! Keywords: banana bars, banana dessert recipe, cream cheese frosting, homemade banana treats.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the 1/2 cup of room temperature butter, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup of light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Mix in the mashed bananas (about 3 medium bananas) and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before frosting.
To make the frosting, beat together the softened 8 ounces of cream cheese and 1/2 cup of softened butter in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add 3 cups of powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating on low speed until fully incorporated. Then mix in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Once the bars are cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top using an offset spatula.
Cut into 20 bars and serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5962 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 236.8 g | 304% | |
| Saturated Fat | 140.2 g | 701% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1005 mg | 335% | |
| Sodium | 3382 mg | 147% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 939.3 g | 342% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.7 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 704.9 g | ||
| Protein | 56.7 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 436 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 2065 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.
