Banana Bars with Brown Butter Icing
Deliciously moist banana bars topped with rich brown butter icing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Banana Bars
- 2 pieces Ripe Bananas, mashed Make sure they are very ripe for optimal sweetness.
- 1/2 cup Melted Butter Can use unsalted for a sweeter flavor.
- 1 cup Sugar Granulated sugar is preferred.
- 2 pieces Large Eggs Room temperature eggs work best.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure for richer flavor.
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Essential for leavening.
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances overall flavor.
- 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour No substitutes recommended for texture.
For the Brown Butter Icing
- 1/2 cup Brown Butter Icing, prepared Combine butter, powdered sugar, and a bit of milk.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and sugar, then mix in the eggs and vanilla extract.
- Add the mashed bananas, baking soda, and salt, and mix until well combined.
- Gradually fold in the flour until just incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
Baking
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Icing
- For the brown butter icing, melt butter in a saucepan until it turns golden brown, then whisk in powdered sugar and a little milk until smooth.
- Drizzle the icing over the cooled banana bars.
Serving
- Enjoy your delicious banana bars!
Notes
Ensure your bananas are overripe for maximum sweetness. Let the butter cool slightly after browning to avoid cooking the eggs. Be gentle when folding the flour to prevent overmixing. Allow bars to cool before icing for best results.