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Banana Bread Brownies with Brown Butter Frosting Recipe

Banana Bread Brownies with Brown Butter Frosting Recipe
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Deliciously moist Banana Bread Brownies topped with a rich, nutty Brown Butter Frosting. This dessert combines the fruity sweetness of ripe bananas with the dense texture of brownies, enhanced by the warmth of browned butter frosting and crunchy walnuts. Perfect for a comforting treat or special occasion.

Ingredients

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Banana Bread Brownies

  • 1½ cups sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 1¾ cups ripe bananas, mashed (about 3 medium bananas)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Brown Butter Frosting

  • ½ cup butter
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 Tbsp milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a 15×10-inch baking pan to ensure the brownies don’t stick.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together the sugar, sour cream, softened butter, and eggs until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  3. Add Bananas and Vanilla: Stir in the mashed ripe bananas and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture and blend thoroughly. Fold in chopped walnuts if using.
  5. Bake the Brownies: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20–25 minutes or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  6. Bake the Brown Butter: While the brownies bake, brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat by cooking it until it turns a golden brown color and smells nutty. Remove from heat promptly to avoid burning.
  7. Make Frosting: Stir the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk into the browned butter. Whisk until smooth and creamy for the perfect frosting consistency.
  8. Frost and Serve: Spread the warm frosting evenly over the freshly baked brownies. Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars. Enjoy your banana bread brownies with brown butter frosting!

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor.
  • The walnuts add a nice crunch but can be omitted for nut-free preferences.
  • For a gluten-free variation, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
  • Ensure the butter is browned carefully to avoid a burnt taste in the frosting.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

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