Ingredients for Banana Spice Bars
- 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- Milk
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Clove
- Allspice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup (½ stick) softened butter
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Hot Water
- 1 cup powdered sugar (plus more to reach desired consistency)
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How to Make Banana Spice Bars
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 large eggs, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas. Add mashed bananas to the wet ingredients.
- In another bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely in the pan before frosting.
- **Make the Glaze:** In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup (½ stick) softened butter, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 cup powdered sugar until smooth. Add more powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
- Spread glaze evenly over the cooled bars.
- Cut into bars and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
13 g
Sugar
112g
Fat
25g
Carbs
15g
