Frosted Banana Bars

By Coppermouse

Ingredients

• For the Banana Bars:
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup (8 ounces) 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)
• For the Frosting:
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 3/4 to 4 cups confectioners' sugar

Preparation

Step 1

FOR THE BANANA BARS:
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, sour cream and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in bananas.

Spread into a greased 15-by-10-by-1-inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool.

FOR THE FROSTING:
In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla. Gradually beat in enough confectioners' sugar to achieve desired consistency. Frost bars. Store in the refrigerator.