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Banana Bread Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting

A delightful fusion of moist banana bread and fudgy brownies, topped with a tangy, creamy cream cheese frosting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 2 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies
Course: Baking, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Banana Bread Brownies
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter melted
  • 1 cup Packed Light Brown Sugar
  • 0.25 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Mashed Overripe Bananas about 2-3 medium bananas
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon optional
  • 0.5 cup Chopped Walnuts or Pecans optional
  • 0.5 cup Mini Chocolate Chips optional
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 0.25 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar sifted
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1-2 Tbsp Milk or Cream as needed

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl.
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Fold in mashed overripe bananas until just combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined (do not overmix).
  6. Fold in optional walnuts/pecans and/or mini chocolate chips. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean or with moist crumbs. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. For frosting: Beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually beat in sifted powdered sugar and vanilla. Add milk/cream as needed for desired consistency.
  9. Once brownies are completely cool, spread frosting over top. Garnish with optional banana slices or streusel. Slice and serve.

Notes

Use very overripe bananas for best flavor and moisture. Ensure brownies are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting. Store frosted brownies in the refrigerator.