Banana Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
Unique and delicious, these Banana Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting are certain to be a new family favorite. With all the flavor of a ripe banana and the creamy goodness of cream cheese, this is one dessert that will bring smiles to the faces of all who eat it. Moist and chewy, these easy dessert bars also have vanilla in them, which really brings out the rich banana flavor.These tasty treats are perfect as an afternoon snack or as dessert for your next barbeque.
Cooking Time35 min
Ingredients
- For Bars
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), softened
- 1 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 cup mashed bananas (2 large or 3 medium)
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups unbleached all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For Frosting
- 1 (8-ounce) package of cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick), softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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For Bars
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a rimmed baking sheet (15x10x1) and set aside.
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In large mixing bowl, beat butter on medium-high until creamy. Gradually add sugar until well combined. Add egg and beat just until combined. Add the mashed bananas, sour cream and vanilla. Beat until well combined.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and the salt. Turn mixer down to low and gradually add the flour mixture until well combined.
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Spread batter into prepared pan and bake for 25-35 minutes, or until top springs back to the touch. Remove from oven and cool in pan on a wire rack.
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For Frosting
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Beat the cream cheese and butter together until creamy. Slowly add the powdered sugar until completely combined. Beat in the vanilla.
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Spread frosting evenly over the cake with an icing spatula. Cut into bars.
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CreativityGoddess
May 01, 2013
Hi everyone - Thank you for calling these issues to our attention. We have corrected the recipe and the ingredients list. We apologize for any inconvenience. -Editors of RecipeLion
dlketchum76 224979 5
Apr 13, 2013
Does ANYONE ever check this site 2 monitor & ANSWER questions????? Very frustrating, ready 2 just DELEAT this link
Member 1705635
Apr 09, 2013
It says in the directions to add egg but egg is not included in the ingredients list
throbin808 5384239
Apr 09, 2013
Very yummy! I halved the recipe, so I baked it in a small jelly roll pan for only 20 minutes. I added some coconut flakes, mini chocolate chips, & 1/4 tsp of almond extract. For the icing I used fat free cream cheese, coconut oil instead of butter & again added some almond extract & a tiny bit of fresh orange juice.
sisusal 5744415
Apr 04, 2013
MISTAKE IN RECIPE STEP 3 REPEATED nd states cowl instead of bowl no time given for baking bars. THANK YOU.
dlketchum76 224979 5
Apr 04, 2013
Time is listed @ top of recipe, B4 the list of ingredients.......I had 2 really look 2 find it yesterday.........Bake 35 min @ 350 degrees
dlketchum76 224979 5
Apr 03, 2013
Does this recipe take only 1 egg since none is listed in the ingredients???
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