Ready to elevate your baking game? Banana Bread Brownies offer a delightful twist on two beloved desserts. Imagine the warm, spiced notes of banana bread blended with the decadent chocolatey goodness of brownies.
Prep Time: 40 mins
Yields: 15 brownies
Servings: 15
INGREDIENTS
Brownies:
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup softened butter
- 2 eggs
- 3-4 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Frosting:
- ½ cup butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons milk
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease and flour a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan.
- In a large bowl, beat together the sugar, sour cream, softened butter, and eggs until creamy. Mix in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
- Add the flour, baking soda, and salt; blend for about 1 minute. Stir in the chopped walnuts if using.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- While the brownies are baking, prepare the frosting: In a large saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat until it starts to boil. Allow it to brown lightly, then remove from heat.
- Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk to the browned butter. Whisk until smooth, achieving a consistency thicker than a glaze but thinner than traditional frosting.
- Spread the warm frosting over the brownies while they are still warm for easier application.
Enjoy your delicious brown butter banana brownies!
