Banana Bread Bars

Moist and heavy, Banana Bread Bars with a delicious Quick Caramel Frosting have the texture of brownies and taste like banana bread! You can’t go wrong!!

We can’t enough banana bread at my house! I love finding new ways to make things with bananas! This dessert is full of flavor and a bit sweeter than a slice of traditional banana bread. It would be so great for a family dessert to a fancy brunch if it lasts that long.

I made these little gems the other night when my grandkids were sleeping over and the sheet pan was licked clean by the next day!

You could add chocolate chips or your favorite nut to add another flavor too! The caramel frosting makes these irresistible.

Banana Bread Bars

2019-08-14 18:53:51

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Ingredients

For the Cake
1 and 1/2 cup sugar
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
2 to 3 ripe bananas mashed
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
Caramel Frosting
1 cup brown sugar packed
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream not whipped
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 and 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

For the Cake
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Grease sheet pan.
In a large bowl, combine together sugar, sour cream, butter, and eggs until creamy.
Add in bananas and vanilla extract.
Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Combine for 1 minute or until well incorporated.
Evenly spread the batter on the prepared pan.
Bake 18 to 20 minutes.
For the Caramel Frosting
On medium heat, bring the sugar, butter, and whipping cream to a boil.
Boil 1 minute exactly.
Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in vanilla extract.
Using a hand mixer, combine in powdered sugar and blend for 3 to 5 minutes to thicken.
Immediately pour over cake. Quickly spread evenly.