Description
Delightful brownies blending chocolate and banana flavors, topped with a decadent cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup brown butter (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Combine the mashed bananas, brown sugar, and melted butter in a large bowl. Mix until well blended.
- Add in one egg and vanilla extract, then stir thoroughly until smooth.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir just until combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan.
- Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth. Mix in the brown butter.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled brownies and cut them into bars.
Notes
Ensure bananas are ripe for maximum sweetness. Consider adding chocolate chips or nuts for extra texture.