Description
These Banana Bread Brownies with Brown Butter Frosting combine the rich, moist texture of banana bread with the fudgy decadence of brownies, topped with a luscious brown butter frosting. Perfect for a comforting dessert or snack, this easy-to-make recipe blends ripe bananas, chopped walnuts, and a sweet, creamy frosting for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
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Batter
- 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 prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the brownies.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together sugar, sour cream, butter, and eggs until the mixture is creamy and smooth, forming the base of your batter.
- Add Bananas and Vanilla: Stir in the mashed ripe bananas and vanilla extract, incorporating them evenly into the batter for flavor and moisture.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour, baking soda, and salt into the mixture, stirring gently to combine without overmixing. Fold in the chopped walnuts for a pleasant crunch.
- Bake the Brownies: Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Prepare Frosting: While the brownies bake, brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat by cooking it until it turns golden brown and smells nutty. Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
- Frost and Cool: Spread the warm brown butter frosting evenly over the freshly baked brownies. Allow them to cool completely before cutting into 18 servings.
Notes
- Ensure bananas are very ripe to maximize natural sweetness and moisture.
- Do not overmix the batter once flour is added to keep brownies tender.
- Brown the butter carefully to avoid burning; remove from heat as soon as it turns golden and smells nutty.
- Cool brownies completely for best frosting texture and neat cutting.
- Walnuts can be substituted with pecans or omitted for nut-free version.
