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banana bars with cream cheese frosting

(3 ratings)
cafn8me avatar
Recipe by
Lynette Gibbons
@cafn8me
Boston, MA

These are moist and delicious, but SO easy to make. Great for a crowd...but they won't last long!

(3 ratings)
yield 3 dozen
prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For banana bars with cream cheese frosting

  • 1/2 c
    butter, softened
  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 3
    eggs
  • 1 1/2 c
    mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 2 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    bakng soda
  • 1 pinch
    salt
  • FROSTING
  • 1/2 c
    butter, softened
  • 1 pkg
    cream cheese (8 oz), softened
  • 4 c
    confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla extract

How To Make banana bars with cream cheese frosting

  • 1
    In large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs, bananas and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in separate bowl. Add to creamed mixture and mix well. Pour into greased 15 x 10 inch baking pan.
  • 2
    Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of pan comes out clean. Cool completely.
  • 3
    To make frosting, cream butter and cream cheese in a mixing bowl. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla gradually. Beat well. Spread evenly over bars. Cut into 1-inch squares and serve.
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