Description
Banana Bread Brownies with vanilla frosting offer the ultimate dessert mash-up—moist, flavorful, and easy to make. Try them today!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Brownies:
1½ cups granulated sugar
1 cup sour cream
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 large eggs, at room temperature
3 ripe bananas, mashed
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
½ cup walnuts, finely chopped
For the Frosting:
½ cup unsalted butter
3 cups powdered sugar
1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Prepare the Batter:
- In a large bowl, blend the granulated sugar, sour cream, softened butter, and eggs until smooth.
- Stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract, mixing until everything is evenly combined.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in chopped walnuts.
- Bake the Brownies:
- Evenly spread the batter into the greased baking dish.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly in the pan.
- Prepare the Frosting:
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it reaches a golden-brown hue.
- Remove from heat and gradually stir in powdered sugar, one cup at a time.
- Add milk and vanilla extract; stir until the frosting is smooth.
- Frost the Brownies:
- Pour the frosting over the slightly cooled brownies, spreading it evenly.
- Let the brownies cool fully in the pan to ensure the frosting sets perfectly.
- Once cooled, cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Use overripe bananas for best flavor.
Do not overmix the batter to keep it soft.
Brown butter carefully for a rich, nutty frosting.
Let brownies cool completely before frosting for best results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g