Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar3 large eggs, room temperature1-1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking sodaDash saltFROSTING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup butter, softened4 cups confectioners’ sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the eggs, bananas and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into creamed mixture just until blended.
Transfer batter to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack.
For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners’ sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Frost bars.