Banana Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
These Banana Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting are a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with a rich, creamy frosting. Perfect for any occasion, these bars are moist, flavorful, and sure to please everyone.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 small ripe bananas (mashed, about 1/2 cup)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick, softened)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup pecans (finely chopped, optional)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the milk, mashed bananas, and lemon juice. Mix well.
- Gradually stir the flour mixture into the wet mixture and fold in the finely chopped pecans, if using.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth, then mix in the vanilla and a pinch of salt.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth. Spread the frosting over the cooled bars, garnish with pecans if desired, slice, and serve.
Nutrition
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg