Banana Split Bars Recipe
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Banana Split Bars

By: Tammy 
"I got this recipe form my mother-in-law. Bananas, crushed pineapple and maraschino cherries are all baked into a cake. A light, buttery frosting is applied, and the cake is cut into bars for snacking."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (8)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9x13 inch pan
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, with juice
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 very ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup maraschino cherries, halved
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  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 4 tablespoons milk

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Make a well in the center and pour in the crushed pineapple, eggs, oil, bananas and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Stir in the cherries. Mix well and pour into prepared pan.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Frost cake while still warm.
  4. To make the frosting: in a medium bowl, combine melted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla and confectioners' sugar. Beat in milk, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is achieved.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 428 | Total Fat: 14.2g | Cholesterol: 46mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2003 by lzwiers   view full review
I tried making this recipe in cupcake form instead, and it turned out great! Just grease and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2011 by OkinawanPrincess   view full review
MMMmmmm!!! These were the most delicious banana bars! I followed the directions and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2011 by mominml   view full review
These are incredible banana bars. I took these to the teachers' lounge at school and had...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2009 by greenbabby Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These are terrific! I only made the cake and we ate it without frosting and they didn't need...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2009 by Dianne   view full review
Pretty good. I added 1 cup of chocolate chips. I couldn't taste the pineapple that much and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2009 by Angela   view full review
Was good, would maybe use a different frosting next time though!
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2006 by skye   view full review
The recipe took longer to cook about 45-50 min & was not good! Too sweet & doughy. Very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2012 by maidmarian68   view full review
Sooo Good!!! Had to use a cup of fresh pineapple no juice..didn't need it. Next time I'll use...

 

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