How many of us are really glad Spring has finally arrived? Even though we still have the chilly morning temperatures and the occasional frost on the ground..Spring has definitely arrived. The mid-day is sunny and almost-warm even!! Great time for making these bars as a special treat. :)
CREAM CHEESE BANANA CAKE BARS
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 cup vanilla yogurt (or plain)
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2 mashed bananas
for the cream cheese topping:
1 (8 ounce) package of cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla
roughly 4 cups powdered sugar
In a mixer, cream together the butter and sugar. Add the eggs, yogurt and vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and salt; slowly add to the creamed mix. Stir in bananas.
Spread into a greased 15x10" baking pan (OR use a couple of smaller cake pans). Bake at 350* for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack in pan.
For the topping, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla. Gradually add the powdered sugar and allow to beat until desired consistency. Frost the banana bars. Store covered in the fridge any unused portion. :)
