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MAZEIKA | STURBRIDGE, MA | SERVES 24
This is a surprisingly delicious treat that I would often make for my kids to have as an after-school treat. Often on my day off, I would bake something special to have when they came home from school and practices. This was a favorite!
INGREDIENTS
2 cups sliced ripe bananas (about 3 medium) 1⁄2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 tbsp. butter, chilled and cut into small pieces 2 1⁄4 cups cake flour
3⁄4 tsp. baking soda
1⁄2 tsp. baking powder
1⁄4 cup nonfat buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1⁄2 cup butter, softened
1 1⁄4 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
Baking spray with flour
Frosting
1⁄4 stick of butter
2 cups powdered sugar
3 oz. reduced-fat cream cheese, softened 1 tsp. vanilla extract
1⁄4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
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ROASTED BANANA BARS