Liz's Banana Bars

These banana bars are sweet and moist. They are a favorite among my friends and family. I recommend eating them when they are still warm or letting them sit in the fridge to cool for a few hours. Enjoy! You can substitute butter in even amounts for the margarine.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 283 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• ¾ cup milk
• 2 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
• ½ cup margarine, softened
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 2 bananas, mashed
• ⅓ cup margarine or butter, softened

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Combine the milk and lemon juice in a small bowl; allow to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes. This will effectively 'sour' the milk.

Step 3

Stir the 1/2 cup margarine, the white sugar, eggs, salt, and flour together in a bowl. Add the soured milk and mashed bananas and mix thoroughly; spread into the bottom of the prepared dish.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until the edges begin to brown very slightly, about 25 minutes. Allow to cool at least 10 minutes before frosting.

Step 5

Prepare the frosting by beating together the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and 1/3 cup margarine in a bowl using an electric mixer. Spread evenly over the cooled bars before cutting into 20 even-sized pieces. Serve immediately or store in refrigerator.