This unique twist on classic brownies combines the rich, fudgy goodness of brownies with the sweetness of ripe bananas for a moist and flavorful treat. It’s easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients:
- For the Brownies:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- For the Banana Layer:
- 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Make the Brownies:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until combined.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Make the Banana Layer:
- In a medium bowl, combine the mashed bananas, brown sugar, flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. Mix until well combined.
- Spread the banana mixture evenly over the brownie batter in the pan.
- Bake:
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve:
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate cocoa powder.
- To make the brownies extra fudgy, underbake them slightly.
- You can add chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or other mix-ins to the batter.
- For a healthier twist, use whole wheat flour and a natural sweetener like honey or maple syrup.
Enjoy this delicious and easy-to-make Banana Brownies Cake!