Description
Indulge in the delightful goodness of Ooey Gooey Banana Bars, a perfect blend of moist banana cake topped with rich salted caramel buttercream frosting. Ideal for any occasion, these bars are not only sweet and satisfying but also incredibly easy to make! The combination of ripe bananas and creamy caramel creates a heavenly treat that will impress friends and family alike. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or simply enjoying a cozy night at home, these decadent bars are sure to become a favorite dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- ¼ cup caramel topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in mashed bananas.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for about 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, beat room temperature butter with confectioners' sugar and caramel until creamy; add milk as needed for consistency.
- Once cooled, frost the bars and cut into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg