Description
Indulgent banana bread brownies merge classic comfort with rich chocolate decadence, creating a delightful dessert that elevates traditional baking. Sweet bananas and deep cocoa flavors intertwine, promising a mouthwatering experience you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 bananas, mashed
- 2 eggs
- 1.5 cups (360 ml) sugar
- 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream
- 0.5 cup (120 ml) butter, softened
- 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
Supplementary Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.75 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup (60 g) walnuts, chopped (optional)
Frosting Ingredients:
- 0.5 cup (120 ml) butter
- 3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) milk
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 375F (190C) and thoroughly coating a 13 x 9-inch pan with grease to prevent sticking.
- Create a smooth base by vigorously blending sugar, sour cream, softened butter, and eggs until the mixture achieves a uniform, creamy consistency.
- Enhance the flavor profile by gently incorporating mashed bananas and vanilla extract into the wet mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Gradually fold in flour, baking soda, and salt, mixing carefully to maintain a light texture without overmixing the batter.
- For added crunch, delicately fold chopped walnuts throughout the batter, distributing them evenly.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, spreading it uniformly to ensure consistent baking. Bake for 25 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and checking doneness with a toothpick test.
- While the brownies cool slightly, create the frosting by browning butter in a saucepan until it reaches a rich, medium-brown color.
- Transform the browned butter into a luxurious frosting by slowly whisking in powdered sugar and milk, then finishing with a splash of vanilla extract to create a smooth, glossy topping.
- Generously drizzle the warm frosting over the slightly cooled brownies, spreading it to cover the entire surface. Allow the dessert to cool completely before slicing into delectable squares.
Notes
- Overripe bananas work best, providing maximum sweetness and moisture to the brownies.
- Toast walnuts before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and add extra crunch to the texture.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free baking flour blend.
- Reduce sugar by 1/4 cup if using very ripe bananas to maintain balanced sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 342 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg