This Banana Bread Brownie recipe strikes the ideal balance between a soft, cake-like treat and a rich, chewy brownie. Mashed ripe bananas and sour cream create a tender, ultra-moist texture with a fudgy crumb that stays fresh for days. The real standout, though, is the brown butter frosting—its deep, nutty flavor pairs beautifully with the sweetness of the bananas and the crunch of toasted pecans.
Banana Bread Brownies
Ingredients
FOR THE BATTER
All-purpose flour — 2 cups
Granulated sugar — 1 ½ cups
Ripe bananas, mashed — 3 large
Sour cream — 1 cup
Unsalted butter, softened — ½ cup (1 stick)
Pecans, chopped — 2 cups
Pure vanilla extract — 2 teaspoons
Baking soda — 1 teaspoon
Kosher salt — ¾ teaspoon
FOR THE BROWN BUTTER FROSTING
Unsalted butter — ½ cup (1 stick)
Powdered sugar — 3 cups
Whole milk — 3 tablespoons
Pure vanilla extract — 1 ½ teaspoons
