Description
Soft banana bars topped with rich cream cheese frosting are the ultimate comfort dessert. With their moist texture and delightful blend of sweet bananas and creamy frosting, these bars are perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering or enjoying a cozy coffee date, this easy-to-follow recipe will leave everyone asking for more. Indulge in a treat that feels like a warm hug!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed, about 1 cup)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add melted butter and eggs to the mashed bananas; mix well.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just mixed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before spreading cream cheese frosting made by mixing softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg