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Banana Orange Bars

I have been making these treats for many years. I no longer remember where the recipe came from, but one thing is certain - the bars are always a hit at family get-togethers and parties. The secret to tasty banana desserts is the ripeness of the bananas - the riper, the better.

20 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling

Ingredients

2 cups mashed ripe bananas (3 to 4 medium)
1-2/3 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
4 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
ORANGE BUTTER FROSTING:
5 tablespoons butter, softened
4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
5 tablespoons orange juice
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel

Directions

In a large bowl, beat the bananas, sugar, oil and eggs until well
blended. In a small bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, baking
powder, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into banana mixture
until blended.
Pour into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at
350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the
center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
For frosting, cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and

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Banana Orange Bars (continued)

Directions (continued)

fluffy. Beat in orange juice and peel until smooth; spread evenly
over cake. Yield: 20 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 374 calories, 15 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 50 mg cholesterol, 212 mg sodium, 59 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.