Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of banana bread and brownies with a rich brown butter frosting in this irresistible dessert recipe.
Ingredients
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For the brownies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the frosting:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix the brownie batter: Cream butter and sugar, add sour cream, eggs, vanilla, and mashed bananas. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the banana mixture and mix.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 25–30 minutes. Cool slightly.
- Make the frosting: Brown the butter, then whisk in powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. Spread over warm brownies.
Notes
- Frost while the brownies are warm for a smoother finish.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
