Banana Bread Brownies
A perfect mashup of moist banana bread and rich, fudgy brownies—these banana bread brownies are topped with a luscious brown butter frosting for the ultimate dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Brownies:
2 large eggs
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1½ cups sugar
1 cup sour cream
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
¾ tsp salt
½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
For the Frosting:
½ cup unsalted butter
3 cups powdered sugar
1½ tsp vanilla extract
3 tbsp milk
Instructions
Preheat Oven:
Set oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 13×9-inch baking pan.
Mix Wet Ingredients:
In a large bowl, beat together sugar, sour cream, softened butter, and eggs until smooth.
Add Bananas & Vanilla:
Stir in mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
Incorporate Dry Ingredients:
Mix in flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
Add Nuts:
Fold in walnuts, if using.
Bake:
Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Bake for ~25 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
Make Frosting:
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat until browned (nutty aroma). Remove from heat.
Gradually whisk in powdered sugar, adding milk as needed for smooth consistency. Stir in vanilla.
Frost & Cool:
Spread frosting over warm brownies. Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
Banana Tip: Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for the best flavor.
Don’t Overmix: Mix until just combined to keep brownies moist and tender.
Brown Butter Caution: Watch carefully to avoid burning.
Nut-Free Option: Omit walnuts for a smoother texture.
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