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We've got a jam packed weekend ahead of us. A bridal shower, a birthday party, a man-date watching only college basketball (& over eating & heavily drinking with the guys), a weekend guest. Ok, fine, it's just Patti so we won't be pulling out all the stops, just sitting back and enjoying the company (and some margaritas).

Since she will be arriving tonight, and we have a handful of things to do before tomorrow, we're ordering a pizza for dinner. We already have it planned out. (Well, Patti doesn't, so if you object after reading this PK, call me...)

I know it's Friday and I promised food, so I'll share some dessert this weekend. I just got all of the stuff out to make a banana cake. (DELISH!) It's pretty involved and I would normally not make it if Todd weren't home and I still had dinner to do. I'll save that one for another time. Instead I'll share these super easy banana bars. Trust me, you'll love them.

Banana Bar Treats with Cream Cheese Frosting

Cake:

1 cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups sugar
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 ½ cups mashed banana
2 eggs
1 8-ounce carton sour cream
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups flour

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 15x10x1-inch pan. Beat butter with electric mixer for 30 seconds in a large bowl. Add sugar, baking soda, and salt. Beat until combined. Beat in banana, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla until combined. Beat or stir in flour until combined. Spread in pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until top springs back when touched. Cool on a wire rack. Prepare frosting and spread over top. Cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.

Cream Cheese Frosting:
In a large bowl, beat one 8-ounce package of cream cheese, softened, and ½ cup butter, softened, with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in 2 cups sifted powdered sugar and ¼ tsp vanilla until combined.