Banana Bread Brownies with Brown Butter Frosting

 

Ingredients

For the Brownies:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

• 3 large ripe bananas, mashed

• 1 cup sour cream

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 2 cups chopped pecans

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 3/4 teaspoon salt

For the Brown Butter Frosting:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter

• 3 cups powdered sugar

• 3 tablespoons milk

• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

 Directions

1. Prepare the Pan
   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and line with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy lifting. Lightly spray the parchment.

2. Make the Batter
   In a large bowl, beat together sugar, sour cream, and softened butter until creamy. Mix in mashed bananas and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir just until combined. Fold in chopped pecans.

3. Bake
   Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 20–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.

4. Brown the Butter
   Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring often. When it turns golden with brown specks and smells nutty, immediately remove from heat and pour into a bowl.

5. Make the Frosting
   Slowly mix powdered sugar into the brown butter. Add milk and vanilla, then beat until smooth and spreadable

6. Frost and Slice
   Spread frosting evenly over cooled brownies. Once set, lift out using parchment and cut into squares or bars.

 Conclusion

These Banana Bread Brownies are rich, moist, and full of comforting banana flavor with a delicious nutty frosting on top. They’re perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or anytime you want a dessert that feels homemade and special. One bite and everyone will be asking for the recipe!