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Banana Bread Brownies with Cream Cheese

Irresistible Banana Bread Brownies with Cream Cheese Delight

Delightful Banana Bread Brownies with Cream Cheese bring together sweet, ripe bananas and rich cream cheese frosting for a decadent dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 9 squares
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownies
  • 3 large Overripe Bananas These not only provide natural sweetness but also keep the brownies moist.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar Packed
  • 2 large Eggs Room Temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz Brick Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon for dusting

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mash 3 large overripe bananas in a mixing bowl and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup light brown sugar until smooth. Add 2 room-temperature eggs one at a time, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, followed by the mashed bananas.
  4. Sift in 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt. Fold gently to combine, avoiding over-mixing.
  5. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top. Bake for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. While brownies cool, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese and 1/4 cup softened unsalted butter until smooth. Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  7. Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled brownies, then dust with ground cinnamon. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use very ripe bananas and ensure butter is properly melted before adding to the mixture. Refrigerate frosted brownies for clean cuts.

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