Banana Bread Brownies With Brown Butter Frosting (Print version)
Luscious fusion of banana bread and brownies with decadent brown butter frosting
# Ingredient List:
→ Banana Bread Brownies
01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
02 - 2 cups granulated sugar
03 - 4 large eggs
04 - 1 ½ cups mashed ripe bananas (approximately 3-4 medium bananas)
05 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
06 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
08 - ½ teaspoon salt
→ Brown Butter Frosting
09 - ½ cup unsalted butter
10 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
11 - 2-3 tablespoons milk
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - Pinch of salt
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the surface.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - Beat in eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in mashed bananas and vanilla extract until uniform.
04 - In a separate bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to ensure even distribution.
05 - Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix—small lumps are acceptable.
06 - Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 27-32 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely in the pan.
07 - In a saucepan over medium heat, cook butter until golden brown with a nutty aroma, approximately 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes.
08 - Combine browned butter, powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat until smooth and spreadable, adding additional milk if needed to achieve desired consistency.
09 - Spread frosting evenly over cooled brownies. Cut into 16 squares and serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The texture walks this perfect line between fudgy brownie and tender banana bread, satisfying every possible dessert craving at once
- Browned butter frosting sounds fancy but takes five minutes and makes everything taste like youve been baking professionally for years
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- Overbaking even by a few minutes makes these dry instead of that perfect moist texture everyone loves
- The browned butter must cool slightly before adding powdered sugar or youll melt the sugar right into a weird glaze instead of frosting
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- Freeze overripe bananas if you cant bake right now—just thaw and mash when needed
- Line your pan with parchment paper overhanging the sides like handles for easy removal