Banana Bread Brownies
Craving something indulgent yet comforting? Dive into the world of Banana Bread Brownies—a sweet hybrid that combines the rich flavor of banana bread with the decadent, fudgy texture of brownies. This delicious treat marries the best of both worlds, offering a moist, banana-infused base with a swirl of chocolatey goodness. Perfect for those who love the idea of banana bread but are in the mood for something a little more decadent!
Ingredients
- ¾ cup (3¾oz/105g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (4oz/115g) butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups (12oz/340g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup (2oz/57g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup (3oz/85g) bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 2 large (10oz/284g) very ripe bananas, mashed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Butter and line an 8x8-inch (20x20cm) baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Split the wet mixture into two bowls. In one bowl, sift in the cocoa powder and stir in the chopped chocolate. In the other bowl, stir in the mashed bananas.
- Spoon dollops of the chocolate batter into the prepared pan, followed by the banana batter. Use a butter knife to swirl the two batters together, creating a marbled effect.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a wooden skewer or toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before slicing.