Black Bottom Banana Bars

Recipe Rating:	3 Ratings5
Categories:	Cakes, Chocolate, Other Desserts
Keywords:	banana, bars
Serves:	15
Prep Time:	20 Min
Cook Time:	25 Min

Ingredients

1/2 c	butter, softened
1 c	sugar
1	egg
1 tsp	vanilla extract
1 - 1/2 c	mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
1 - 1/2 c	all-purpose flour
1 tsp	baking powder
1 tsp	baking soda
1/2 tsp	salt
1/4 c	baking cocoa

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Cassie Long

Well Seasoned

Western, PA

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Member Since Dec 2011

Cassie's Notes:

When you have over ripened banana's, this recipe is one to try. They are a very moist bar, and stay moist. I think they are even better the next day. They freeze well also. A great alternative to muffins or bread.

Add chocolate chips to the bottom layer for an extra chocolate treat. The cocoa bottom is not real chocolaty, so the chips are a welcomed addition. Either way they are delicious. I make these in a smaller pan than called for, for a thicker bar.

Enjoy!

Originally published as Black-Bottom Banana Bars in my Taste of Home April/May 1994 issue.

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Stir in the bananas. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well.

Divide batter in half. Add cocoa to half; spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. ( if adding chocolate chips, add now ). Spoon remaining batter on top and swirl with a knife.

Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until the a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool a wire rack.