Fudgy Banana Bars
Got overripe bananas sitting on the counter? Transform them into these irresistibly rich and fudgy banana bars! Packed with the natural sweetness of bananas and a soft, gooey texture, these bars are a perfect treat for any time of the day.
Ingredients
- 250g butter
- 3 eggs
- 200g dark brown sugar
- 100g plain flour
- 50g cornflour
- 200g condensed milk
- 3 brown bananas
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 200g cream cheese
- 100g icing sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Step 1
Set your oven to 165°C and allow it to preheat.
Step 2
Grease and flour a 28cm square tin, then line it with baking paper.
Step 3
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and cook for about 15 minutes, or until it turns golden brown and develops a nutty aroma. Set aside 100g of the browned butter in a small bowl and refrigerate for later use.
Step 4
Mash the bananas with the condensed milk until well combined. For a smoother texture, use a hand blender to eliminate any chunks.
Step 5
Stir in the melted brown butter, eggs, sugar, plain flour, cornflour, salt, and baking powder. Mix everything together until smooth and fully combined.
Step 6
Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and bake for 30 minutes. When tested with a toothpick, it should come out slightly sticky.
Step 7
For the best results, let the bars cool at room temperature for 12 hours. While you can enjoy a piece straight out of the oven, you'll notice the texture becomes even better as it sets over time.
Step 8
To make the frosting, whip the reserved 100g of browned butter with the cream cheese and icing sugar until smooth and creamy.
Step 9
Cut the banana bars into squares and spread the frosting evenly over the top. Finish by sprinkling a pinch of cinnamon and enjoy!