Name: Banana Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1 cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup); FROSTING:; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3-3/4 to 4 cups confectioners' sugar

I make these banana bars with cream cheese frosting whenever I have ripe bananas on hand, then store them in the freezer to share later. With creamy frosting and big banana flavor, this treat is a real crowd-pleaser. —Debbie Knight, Marion, Iowa

Banana Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

butter, softened

sugar

eggs, room temperature

sour cream

vanilla extract

all-purpose flour

baking soda

salt

bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)

FROSTING:

(8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

confectioners' sugar

This recipe is wonderful.  Very moist, huge banana taste and the best cream cheese icing I’ve ever made.  A keeper for sure.  As mentioned they freeze well and take no time to thaw when you’re ready for dessert.  I put the bars in the refrigerator after I ice them so they are easier to cut with icing on them.

This was super easy to make and the results were a delicious and moist cake! I substituted Greek yogurt for sour cream because it was what I had on hand. I also frosted it with a maple brown butter frosting. Delicious!

These bars are so moist! I used 2 cups of powdered and a tad of  milk to give it the right consistency. It needs very little icing because the bars are so good. I had leftover icing.

I made these for a party and everyone asked for the recipe. I actually made them ahead of time, froze them and frosted them the day of the party. Very moist, the flavor and texture were excellent and they’re not too sweet.

These are wonderful. They are even better topped with fresh sliced strawberries!

These were absolutely delicious. I didn't make the homemade frosting (used a canned cream cheese frosting) but the bars were perfect! My whole family loved them and my son in law said "these are the best things I've ever eaten" !!! Raves all around

This recipe was delightful! The flavors are big and delicious. I had family over for supper and they couldn't get enough dessert. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again...

I have baked these bars for several years and there are never any left for the next day. My daughters and daughter-in-law and grandkids bring me very ripe bananas as a hint to make these. My only recommendation would be to make one half of the frosting as it really makes a lot. Would give these 10 stars if I could.

My family raves about this recipe.

Love these cake bars! Have been making this recipe for years. I usually half the frosting recipe.

These were great! They have a strong banana flavour, which we love. I used 3 mashed bananas and halved the frosting recipe, as suggested by another reviewer. The frosting was still very sweet. I will make this again and sometimes without the frosting.

Made these in a 13 x 9 glass dish, baked for 28 minutes & my friends & family just raved about them! Will definitely make the same way again.

These are amazing though I did make some slight modifications. I used 3 bananas (slight,y over one cup and I used a 9x13 pan and had it cook about 35 minutes (I checked after 25 and still runny in middle. Check it after 5 min, 2x). I also used about half the confectioners sugar it called for the frosting and it was perfect!!!!

Oh my goodness this is the best banana bread with the cream cheese frosting, I really never liked banana bread but it's on and craken, when my son and his in laws eat this my might switch from me making so many sweet potatoe pies.

These bars are very tasty. The only change I made to the recipe was to add 1 cup of chopped walnuts to the batter. The bars are still deliciously moist after 5 days. They also taste great without the frosting, just sprinkled lightly with powered sugar.

This recipe is outstanding and I wouldn't change a thing. I would not dream of cutting the frosting to half or two thirds as suggested by some other reviewers. I bake all the time for my co-workers and they love these bars. It's perfect just the way it is. But then again, we love frosting. Thanks for the recipe!!

I made these bars for the first time for the past weekend get-away with family. Were a big hit!! I also think I would cut the frosting recipe in half (I only used 3/4 of it), or maybe add less powdered sugar so not so sweet. I will definately make these again. Nice change from the usual banana bread!! Would also be deliscious with the tiny chocolate chips, or adding peanut butter to the frosting also.

Fantastic, easy and delicious! No more banana bread, these bars are now my go to!

Banana Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total: 35 minutes

Servings: 4

Cost: $7.96 /serving

Author : Taste of Home

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