Description
Creamy banana bread brownies merge classic comfort with indulgent chocolate decadence. Sweet banana-infused batter creates a rich, moist dessert that melts in your mouth and satisfies every chocolate craving you encounter.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2–3 bananas)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Baking Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 375F (190C) and ready a 9×13-inch baking dish by greasing and dusting with flour.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whip softened butter and granulated sugar until achieving a light, airy texture.
- Incorporate eggs individually, thoroughly blending after each addition, then integrate sour cream and vanilla extract.
- Separately combine flour, baking soda, and salt by whisking. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into butter mixture, mixing until just unified.
- Tenderly fold mashed bananas into the batter, ensuring even distribution.
- Transfer batter to prepared baking dish, spreading uniformly. Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick emerges clean when inserted into center.
- Allow brownies to cool completely within the baking dish, positioned on a wire rack.
- For frosting, melt butter over medium heat, allowing gentle browning. Immediately remove to prevent scorching.
- Blend browned butter with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until achieving a silky, consistent frosting.
- Once brownies have reached room temperature, lavishly spread frosting across the surface. Slice into square portions and present.
Notes
- Adjust banana ripeness for deeper flavor by using overripe, dark brown bananas with plenty of brown spots.
- Prevent dense texture by carefully mixing dry ingredients, avoiding overmixing which develops tough gluten strands.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with almond or coconut flour for alternative dietary needs.
- Enhance moisture by adding Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, boosting protein and creating softer brownie texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 397 kcal
- Sugar: 43 g
- Sodium: 174 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 62 mg