Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (100g)
- 1/2 cup (120g) sour cream
- 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp (5g) baking soda
- 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
- 1 cup (225g) mashed overripe bananas
- 8 oz (225g) brick cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp (30ml) heavy cream
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10x15 inch jelly roll pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides. Mash the bananas in a small bowl until smooth.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the sour cream and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet batter, then stir in the mashed bananas until just combined.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 18-22 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the center springs back. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan.
- Beat the cream cheese and softened butter together until velvety and lump-free. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Add heavy cream one tablespoon at a time if needed for a spreadable consistency.
- Smooth the frosting over the cooled bars using an offset spatula.