Description
Banana Bread Brownies with Brown Butter Frosting are a soft, rich dessert bar that combines the cozy flavor of homemade banana bread with the indulgent finish of a frosted brownie. This easy recipe is perfect for dessert lovers looking for sweet snack ideas, simple baking ideas, easy recipe inspiration, and comforting food ideas for parties, holidays, or everyday treats.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup unsalted butter, for frosting
3 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, for frosting
3 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until combined.
3. Add the eggs, mashed bananas, sour cream, and vanilla extract, then mix until smooth.
4. Stir in the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon just until no dry streaks remain.
5. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
6. Bake for 23 to 28 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
7. Let the bars cool slightly while you prepare the frosting.
8. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter for the frosting and continue cooking until it turns golden brown and smells nutty.
9. Remove from the heat and whisk in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and spreadable.
10. Spread the warm brown butter frosting over the slightly warm bars.
11. Sprinkle chopped walnuts or pecans on top.
12. Let the frosting set completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for the sweetest flavor and softest texture.
Watch the butter closely while browning because it can go from golden to burnt quickly.
Let the frosting set fully before cutting so you get cleaner bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg