Description
Indulge in the decadence of Ooey Gooey Banana Bars, a delightful treat that perfectly marries the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with a rich salted caramel buttercream frosting. These bars are incredibly moist and chewy, making them an irresistible dessert for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a potluck or simply want to satisfy your sweet cravings at home, this easy-to-follow recipe guarantees a comforting dessert experience that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed, about ⅔ cup)
- For the frosting: ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup caramel topping
- whole milk as needed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter and brown sugar until well mixed. Add vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, beating until fluffy.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in the mashed bananas.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat room temperature butter until creamy, then gradually mix in sifted confectioners' sugar and kosher salt. Add caramel topping and adjust consistency with milk if necessary.
- Spread frosting over cooled bars, slice into squares, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (85g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg