Sour Cream Banana Bars With Brown Butter Frosting

Name: Sour Cream Banana Bars With Brown Butter Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups brown sugar; 1 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 2 eggs; 1 1/2 cups mashed bananas (3 large); 2 teaspoons vanilla; 2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional; Frosting; 1/4 cup butter; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 3 tablespoons milk

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups mashed bananas (3 large)
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional
Frosting
1/4 cup butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 tablespoons milk

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Grease and flour a 15-1/2 x 10-1/2 x 1 inch jelly roll pan.
3
In bowl of a stand mixer combine sugar, sour cream, butter and eggs on low speed for 1 minute; scrape the sides of the bowl once or twice to ensure that the ingredients are all combined.
4
Add the bananas and vanilla and beat for 30 seconds on low speed.
5
Add the flour, salt and baking soda and beat until combined; medium speed, scraping bowl when necessary, for about 1 minute.
6
Fold in the nuts, if desired.
7
Spread dough in prepared pan; use a spatula to get the dough evenly spread on the pan.
8
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until light brown.
9
Cool in the pan.
10
Prepare the frosting by heating the butter in a medium size saucepan over medium heat until slightly frothy and just brown but not burned; remove from heat.
11
Mix in the powdered sugar, vanilla and milk; whisk until smooth and fluffy.
12
Spread frosting on cooled cake.
13
Cut into 2 x 2 inch bars.

1450

kcal

Calories

Fat

214

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, 1 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup butter, softened, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Sour Cream Banana Bars With Brown Butter Frosting falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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