Banana Bread Bars with Brown Butter Frosting
Delight in the scrumptious goodness of Banana Bars with Brown Butter Frosting, a heavenly fusion of ripe bananas and moist cake-like texture. Whether you crave a wholesome snack or a delectable dessert, these bars are a delightful choice.
Ingredients
Banana Bars
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream or greek yogurt
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 2 eggs
- 3 bananas, mashed
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
Brown Butter Frosting
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Banana Bars
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and set it aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, eggs, sour cream, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- In a small bowl, mash the bananas with a potato masher or fork.
- Add mashed bananas, all purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and vanilla extract. Mixing until smooth.
- Fold in the walnuts, if you are using them.
- Spread into your prepared baking pan. Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick tested in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool.
Brown Butter Frosting
- Gather the ingredients for the brown butter frosting.
- In a large pan, over medium heat, melt the butter. Cook until it has turned a golden brown, with a nutty aroma (about 3-4 minutes) Quickly remove from heat, so you do not burn it.
- Whisk in powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, until smooth.
- Spread quickly over the banana bars, as the frosting will thicken fast. Sprinkle with extra walnuts or banana slices. Slice and enjoy!
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