Description
Indulgent banana bread brownies blend classic comfort with rich chocolate decadence, creating a mouthwatering dessert that bridges traditional baking and modern innovation. Sweet banana-infused layers nestled between fudgy chocolate promise pure bliss for dessert enthusiasts seeking an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 bananas, mashed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 eggs
Baking and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
Frosting Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 375F (190C) and thoroughly coating a 13×9 inch pan with grease.
- Create a smooth base by vigorously whisking sugar, sour cream, softened butter, and eggs until the mixture achieves a uniform, creamy consistency.
- Incorporate mashed bananas and vanilla extract, gently folding them into the wet mixture to distribute evenly.
- Gradually introduce flour, baking soda, and salt into the batter, mixing thoroughly for approximately one minute to ensure complete integration.
- Optional: Fold chopped walnuts into the batter, distributing them uniformly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, spreading it evenly to create a consistent layer, then bake for 25 minutes until the surface turns golden and a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
- While the brownies bake, craft the frosting by melting butter in a saucepan over medium heat, allowing it to transform into a rich, medium brown color.
- Remove the browned butter from heat, whisk in powdered sugar, and incrementally add milk until the frosting reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency. Finish by stirring in vanilla extract.
- Once the brownies are fresh from the oven, immediately drizzle the warm frosting across the surface, ensuring complete and even coverage. Allow the dessert to cool completely before slicing into individual squares.
Notes
- Swap bananas with other mashed fruits like applesauce or zucchini for unique flavor variations and added nutrition.
- Toast walnuts before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and create a more complex taste profile.
- Use overripe, nearly black bananas for maximum sweetness and deeper banana flavor in the brownies.
- Consider using gluten-free flour blend to make this recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 296 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 144 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg