I originally got this recipe from my Aunt Lori Sue and it was a Pumpkin Bar recipe. I liked the recipe so well that I converted it to Banana Bars and they have been a hit every since.
Basic recipe:
2 C Flour
2 C Sugar
4 Eggs
2 Tsp Baking powder
3/4 C cooking oil
1 Tsp Baking Soda
1/2 Tsp Salt
Banana Bars:
2 cups mashed Bananas
Hint: When you have bananas that are getting brown, throw them in a zip lock bag in the freezer. When you have enough to make a batch of bars, thaw (use Microwave to thaw) and use in you recipe. This process brings out the banana flavor in bananas. These may look gross, but they are taste good in the bars.
Pumpkin Bars:
1 TBS cinnamon
1 16 oz can pumpkin
1 TBS Pumpkin pie spice
Stir together the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add Banana or Pumpkin, oil and eggs. Mix until smooth. Put in a greased 10x15 pan and bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. These are better if they are a little under baked rather than over baked.
Cream Cheese Frosting
1 8 oz cream cheese, softened
6 TBS butter, softened
1 TBS Vanilla
1 1/2-2 C powdered Sugar
NOTE: I think these are better if slightly thicker than a 10x15 pan will make. I double the recipe and bake in two pans. A 11x17 and a 9x12. This makes it the right thickness. I take the large pan to my event and then I have a small pan for the Family or I freeze for later. They freeze very well.
