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Moist Banana Bars Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting Easy and Perfect

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These moist banana bars with creamy cream cheese frosting are quick and easy to make, perfect for a comforting dessert or snack. The recipe balances ripe banana sweetness with a tangy frosting for a crowd-pleasing treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups (360ml) mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium bananas)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk or cream (to adjust consistency)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until evenly mixed.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture, folding gently with a spatula just until combined.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula. Tap the pan lightly on the counter to remove air bubbles.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting, about 1 hour.
  9. Make the cream cheese frosting by beating the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  10. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until fluffy. Add vanilla extract and milk/cream one tablespoon at a time to reach spreadable consistency.
  11. Spread frosting evenly over cooled bars using a spatula or butter knife.
  12. Chill for at least 30 minutes in the fridge to set the frosting before slicing.
  13. Slice into squares and serve.

Notes

Use overripe bananas for best moisture and sweetness. Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough bars. Cool bars completely before frosting to prevent melting. Frosting consistency can be adjusted with milk or powdered sugar. Bars store well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Unfrosted bars can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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