Black Bottom Banana Bars Jul 9, 2013 23:44:17 GMT -5 Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by PurplePuppy on Jul 9, 2013 23:44:17 GMT -5 Black Bottom Banana Bars1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1 egg1 tsp. vanilla1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas1 1/2 cups flour1 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. baking soda1/2 tsp. salt1/4 cup cocoa powderPreheat the oven to 350. Cream the butter and sugar, then add the egg and vanilla and beat until combined. Blend in the bananas. In a separate bowl combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, then stir into the creamed mixture. Divide the batter in half; add the cocoa powder to half and stir to combine. Spread the chocolate batter into a greased 9 X 12 pan, then spoon the remaining batter on top and spread evenly.Bake for about 25 minutes, cool, then cut into bars.