Banana Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
These Banana Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting are soft, moist, and packed with banana flavor. Topped with a rich, tangy frosting, they make the perfect dessert or snack!
Ingredients
For the Banana Bars:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract.
- Stir in mashed bananas until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting.
- To make the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until fluffy.
- Spread frosting over cooled banana bars and slice into squares.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Let the frosting soften at room temperature before spreading for easy application.