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Sour Cream Banana Bars

Indulgent Sour Cream Banana Bars That Will Wow Your Taste Buds

Course: Cake
Cuisine: American
Keyword: banana dessert, cream cheese frosting, Dessert Bars, Easy Recipe, quick bake, Sour Cream Banana Bars
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Cooling Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 250kcal
Delicious Sour Cream Banana Bars with a balance of tangy sour cream and sweet bananas, perfect for any gathering.
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Equipment

  • 9x13 inch Baking Pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • electric mixer

Ingredients

For the Bars

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter can use salted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar or brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 2 large eggs can substitute with flax eggs for vegan
  • 1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-3 pieces ripe bananas based on preference

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

How to Make Sour Cream Banana Bars

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal of the bars.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar in a separate bowl until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then add the sour cream and vanilla extract.
  • Combine the dry ingredients gradually into the wet mixture. Mix until just incorporated, then fold in the mashed bananas gently.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool the bars completely in the pan on a wire rack before frosting.
  • Frost the cooled bars by beating cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until creamy.

Notes

Optional: Top with chopped nuts for added crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg