Description
These Banana Bars with Salted Caramel Frosting are the ultimate quick dessert idea for those craving something moist, sweet, and comforting. Perfect for easy potluck desserts, after-dinner treats, or even weekend baking projects, this recipe blends ripe banana flavor with the creamy richness of a homemade salted caramel frosting. Whether you’re hunting for breakfast ideas, easy dessert recipes, or indulgent food ideas for a crowd, these bars will not disappoint.
Ingredients
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar (for frosting)
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan. Mash bananas and set aside.
2. Cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, then mashed bananas and vanilla. Mix in flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 22–25 minutes or until toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
4. Let bars cool completely.
5. In a saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter. Add 1/2 cup brown sugar and heavy cream. Cook for 2 minutes while whisking. Remove from heat and add salt and vanilla.
6. Whisk in powdered sugar until frosting is smooth and glossy.
7. Spread frosting over cooled bars. Let set for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use extra ripe bananas for the most flavor and natural sweetness.
Let bars cool fully before frosting to prevent melting.
Add chopped pecans or drizzle chocolate over the top for an extra layer of indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: banana bars, salted caramel frosting, easy dessert, potluck idea, banana dessert