BANANA SQUARES

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Provided by Karen Logan

Categories Cakes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 c butter, softened
1 1/2 c sugar
2 eggs, room temperature
1 c sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 c cake flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 c butter, softened
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 3/4 - 4 c powdered sugar

Steps:

1. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the eggs, sour cream and vanilla one at a time. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in bananas.
2. Spread into a parchment lined 13 x 10 x 1 inch baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool.
3. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla. Gradually beat in enough confectioners' sugar to achieve desired consistency. Frost bars, after cake is thoroughly cooled. Store in the refrigerator. Cut into squares and enjoy cold!