Banana Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the delightful goodness of Banana Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting, a sweet treat that captures the essence of homemade comfort. These moist and flavorful bars are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a gathering or craving a tasty snack. With ripe bananas providing natural sweetness and a rich cream cheese frosting to add a creamy finish, these bars are sure to become a favorite among family and friends. Easy to prepare and customize, they offer endless possibilities for personal touches—add nuts or chocolate chips for extra flair! Serve them warm or chilled; you can’t go wrong with this classic dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup softened butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 3 medium ripe bananas
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- For the frosting: ¼ cup softened butter
- 4 ounces softened cream cheese
- 2 ¼ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a baking pan (15 x 10 x 1 inch) with non-stick spray.
- In a stand mixer, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients until fully combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; mix until creamy.
- Frost the cooled banana bars using a rubber spatula. Cut into squares and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg