Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of flavors with these Banana Bread Brownies topped with a rich brown butter frosting. This recipe transforms classic banana bread into a fudgy brownie, creating a moist and flavorful treat perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re serving them at a gathering or enjoying them as an afternoon snack, these brownies are sure to impress with their unique texture and taste. With easy-to-follow steps and simple ingredients, you can whip up this delicious dessert in no time. Add your favorite mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips to personalize them further.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 3-4 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 (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together granulated sugar, sour cream, softened butter, and eggs until creamy. Mix in mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
- Sift in all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gently fold until combined. Incorporate chopped walnuts if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Allow cooling for about 10 minutes before frosting.
- For the brown butter frosting: Melt butter in a pan over medium heat until browned slightly; transfer to a bowl. Mix in half of the powdered sugar along with vanilla extract and milk until smooth; gradually add remaining powdered sugar to reach desired consistency.
- Spread the frosting over warm brownies and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (approx. 60g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg