Description
Indulgent Banana Bread Brownies merge classic comfort with rich chocolate decadence, creating a dessert that bridges nostalgic warmth and modern sweet cravings. Perfect for weekend baking, these treats will satisfy chocolate and banana lovers seeking a delightful twist on traditional recipes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients (Dry):
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
Main Ingredients (Wet):
- 3 bananas, mashed
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Optional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
Frosting Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 375°F and thoroughly coating a 13 x 9 inch baking pan with grease to prevent sticking.
- Create a silky base by vigorously whisking sugar, sour cream, softened butter, and eggs until the mixture transforms into a uniform, creamy texture.
- Introduce mashed bananas and vanilla extract, gently folding them into the wet mixture to infuse deep banana essence.
- Gradually incorporate flour, baking soda, and salt, mixing until ingredients are perfectly integrated without overmixing.
- Enhance texture by gently stirring chopped walnuts throughout the batter, distributing them evenly for optional crunch.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, ensuring an even surface, and bake for approximately 25 minutes until the top achieves a golden-brown hue and a toothpick emerges clean when inserted.
- Craft the frosting by carefully heating butter in a saucepan, watching attentively as it transforms to a rich caramel-like brown without burning.
- Remove butter from heat and construct the frosting by gradually whisking powdered sugar, introducing milk incrementally to achieve a smooth, spreadable consistency, then finish with a splash of vanilla extract.
- Drizzle the warm frosting across the slightly cooled brownies, spreading uniformly, and allow complete cooling before slicing into delectable squares.
Notes
- Swap bananas for applesauce or pumpkin puree to create unique flavor variations that keep the moisture intact.
- Toast walnuts briefly before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and provide extra crunch without changing the recipe’s core texture.
- Brown butter technique adds deep caramel notes to frosting, transforming standard sweetness into a more complex, sophisticated flavor profile.
- Ensure room temperature ingredients blend smoothly, preventing lumpy batter and guaranteeing a tender, consistent brownie texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 298
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg