Description
These Banana Bread Brownies with Brown Butter Frosting combine the moistness of banana bread with the rich, fudgy texture of brownies. Topped with a decadent brown butter frosting, this dessert is a perfect treat for banana lovers looking for a comforting and flavorful twist.
Ingredients
Scale
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 prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the sugar, sour cream, 1/2 cup butter, and eggs together until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
- Add Bananas and Vanilla: Stir in the mashed ripe bananas and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract until well combined.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt into the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing. Gently fold in the chopped walnuts for added texture.
- Bake the Brownies: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared jelly roll pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Prepare Brown Butter Frosting: While the brownies bake, melt the remaining 1/2 cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Continue cooking to brown the butter, watching carefully to avoid burning. Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and creamy.
- Frost and Cool: Spread the brown butter frosting over the warm brownies immediately after baking. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into 18 servings.
Notes
- Ensure bananas are very ripe for maximum flavor and sweetness.
- Watch the butter carefully when browning to avoid burning and a bitter taste.
- Allow brownies to cool fully before cutting to ensure clean slices.
- Walnuts can be omitted or substituted with pecans for variation.
- You can adjust milk quantity in frosting for desired consistency.
