Description
These Banana Bread Brownies with Brown Butter Frosting combine the moist, flavorful goodness of banana bread with the rich, decadent texture of brownies. Topped with a luscious brown butter frosting, this dessert is perfect for gatherings or a comforting treat.
Ingredients
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Banana Bread Brownies
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 4 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Brown Butter Frosting
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan to ensure the brownies don’t stick.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together the sugar, sour cream, butter, and eggs until the mixture becomes creamy and well combined.
- Add bananas and vanilla: Stir in the mashed ripe bananas and vanilla extract to infuse the batter with flavor.
- Incorporate dry ingredients: Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined to avoid overmixing. Then fold in the chopped walnuts for added texture.
- Bake the brownies: Spread the batter evenly in your prepared pan. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the surface is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Prepare brown butter frosting: While the brownies bake, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, cooking it until it turns golden brown and emits a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and creamy.
- Frost and cool: Spread the brown butter frosting evenly over the warm brownies directly after baking. Allow the brownies to cool completely before cutting into 18 servings.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor.
- The walnuts can be omitted or substituted with pecans if preferred.
- Be careful not to overbake to maintain moist brownies.
- Brown butter frosting adds a rich, nutty flavor but can be replaced with cream cheese frosting for a different taste.
- Ensure the brownies are cooled before cutting to achieve clean slices.
