Ingredients for Sour Cream Banana Bars With Brown Butter Frosting
- Brown Sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, for frosting
- 2 large eggs
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, for frosting
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Walnuts
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2-4 tablespoons milk (adjust for desired consistency)
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How to Make Sour Cream Banana Bars With Brown Butter Frosting
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1-inch jelly roll pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the sour cream and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the mashed bananas and nuts (if using).
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan before frosting.
- While the bars are cooling, prepare the frosting: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Cook, swirling the pan occasionally, until the butter turns a light brown color and has a nutty aroma (be careful not to burn it).
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the browned butter. Whisk until smooth.
- Gradually add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.
- Once the bars are completely cool, spread the frosting evenly over the top.
- Cut into 2 x 2-inch bars and serve.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
5 g
Sugar
65g
Fat
17g
Carbs
7g
