Roasted Banana Bars With Browned Butter–Pecan Frosting Recipe

Name: Roasted Banana Bars With Browned Butter–Pecan Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Bars; 2 cups sliced ripe bananas (about 3 medium); 1/3 cup dark brown sugar; 1 tablespoon butter, chilled and cut into small pieces; 9 ounces cake flour (about 2 1/4 cups); 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 cup fat-free buttermilk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; baking spray with flour; Frosting; 1/4 cup butter; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1/3 cup reduced-fat cream cheese, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup pecans, chopped and toasted

Servings: persons

Bars
2 cups sliced ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
9 ounces cake flour (about 2 1/4 cups)
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup fat-free buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
baking spray with flour
Frosting
1/4 cup butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup pecans, chopped and toasted

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0.
2
To prepare bars, combine banana, brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon butter in an 8-inch square baking dish. Bake at 400u00b0 for 35 minutes, stirring after 17 minutes. Cool slightly.
3
Reduce the oven temperature to 375u00b0.
4
Weigh or lightly spoon cake flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine 9 ounces (about 2 1/4 cups) flour, soda, and baking powder in a medium bowl. Combine banana mixture, buttermilk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla in another medium bowl. Place 1/2 cup butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended. Add eggs to granulated sugar mixture; mix well. Add flour mixture to sugar mixture alternating with banana mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
5
Pour batter into a 13 x 9-inch baking pan coated with baking spray. Bake at 375u00b0 for 20 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
6
To prepare frosting, melt 1/4 cup butter in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook 4 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly. Combine browned butter, powdered sugar, cream cheese, and 1 teaspoon vanilla in a medium bowl; beat with a mixer until smooth. Spread frosting over cooled bars. Sprinkle with pecans.

1509

kcal

Calories

Fat

220

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Bars, 2 cups sliced ripe bananas (about 3 medium), 1/3 cup dark brown sugar, 1 tablespoon butter, chilled and cut into small pieces, and more.

Yes, Roasted Banana Bars With Browned Butter–Pecan Frosting falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Roasted Banana Bars With Browned Butter–Pecan Frosting

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