Go Back
Golden brown banana bars with a creamy topping sliced in a baking pan

Ooey Gooey Banana Bars

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large eg g
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 ripe bananas , mashed
  • 2 large egg s
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and one egg until a thick dough forms.
  • Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the base layer.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  • Add the remaining two eggs, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese and mix until fully incorporated.
  • Slowly beat in the powdered sugar until the topping mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
  • Pour the banana cream mixture over the cake base in the pan, spreading it to the edges.
  • Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the edges are golden brown; the center should remain slightly soft and jiggly.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.