Description
These Banana Bread Brownies with Brown Butter Frosting are a delightful twist on traditional banana bread. Moist and flavorful banana brownies topped with a rich brown butter frosting, these bars are a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Brownies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
For the Brown Butter Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Make the Brownies: Cream together butter and sugar, add sour cream, eggs, vanilla, and mashed bananas. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Combine wet and dry ingredients, then spread batter in the pan and bake.
- Prepare the Brown Butter Frosting: Melt butter in a saucepan until golden brown, then whisk in powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Spread over warm brownies.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the frosted brownies to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Frosting spreads best over slightly warm brownies.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
