Banana-Orange Bars
2 c. mashed ripe bananas (about 4 medium)
1 2/3 c. granulated sugar
1 c. oil
4 eggs
2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt (may cut in half)
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
In large bowl beat bananas, sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla with large spoon until thoroughly mixed. In smaller bowl combine flour, soda, salt and baking powder and add gradually to wet mixture, beating until well mixed together. Pour into greased 15-inch x 10-inch (jelly roll size) baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool completely and frost.
Orange Frosting
5 Tbsp. butter
4 1/2 c. powdered sugar
5 Tbsp. fresh orange juice
1/2 tsp. grated orange rind (more can be used)
Beat together until fluffy and spread over cooled bars.
