Banana Cake Brownies (With The Best Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting)
This recipe for banana cake brownies only requires 5 simple ingredients. Topped with the best homemade strawberry cream cheese frosting, these banana cake brownies are the ultimate blend of moist cake and fudgy brownies in every bite!
If you’re craving something sweet and comforting, look no further than these mouthwatering banana cake brownies. Made with just five simple ingredients and topped with the most amazing homemade strawberry cream cheese, this recipe is uncomplicated perfection.
With this easy banana cake brownies recipe and the irresistible strawberry cream cheese frosting on top, you can effortlessly whip up a dessert that will make you the hero of every family gathering.
Get ready to make these banana cake brownies on repeat. They go quickly!
ingredients
banana cake brownies
- ripe bananas
- sugar
- flour
- melted unsalted butter
- eggs
- chocolate chips, optional
strawberry cream cheese frosting
- cream cheese
- powdered sugar
- fresh strawberries, pureed
optional Banana Cake Brownie add-ins
While the strawberry cream cheese frosting is optional, we highly recommend it because it pairs so well with the banana cake brownies. Feel free to get creative with this recipe and add some extra flavor and texture to your banana cake brownies. Here are a few optional additions you can consider:
- Chocolate Chips – Fold in a handful of chocolate chips into the batter for an extra burst of chocolatey goodness.
- Nuts – Add a crunchy element by mixing in chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Cinnamon – Sprinkle a teaspoon of cinnamon into the batter for a warm and cozy twist.
- Coconut Flakes – Add in a handful of coconut flakes to both the batter and frosting at the end for a tropical sensation.
how to make 5-ingredient banana cake brownies
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Mix the wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, melted butter, and eggs. Stir until well combined and smooth.
Add the dry ingredients: Gradually add the sugar and flour to the banana mixture. Mix until just combined, being careful not to over mix. Fold in the add-ins such a chocolate chips if using. The batter should be thick and smooth.
Bake the banana brownies: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
Bake in the preheated 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Cool and serve: Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool in the baking dish. Evenly spread with strawberry cream cheese frosting if using. Cut into squares and serve.
how to make homemade strawberry cream cheese frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar whole continuing to beat until well combined. Fold in the fresh strawberry puree and mix until the frosting is smooth and evenly covered.
After letting the banana brownies cool, spread the strawberry cream cheese frosting evenly over them with a spatula or back of a spoon to coat.
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Banana Cake Brownies (With The Best Strawberry Cream cheese Frosting)
- GFGluten-Free
- VGVegetarian
Ingredients
for the banana cake brownies
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- optional add-ins , such as chocolate chips, nuts, cinnamon, or coconut flakes
for the strawberry cream cheese frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup fresh strawberries, pureed
Instructions
to make banana cake brownies
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, melted butter, and eggs. Stir until well combined and smooth.
- Add the dry ingredients: Gradually add the sugar and flour to the banana mixture. Mix until just combined, being careful not to over mix. Fold in the add-ins such a chocolate chips if using. The batter should be thick and smooth.
- Bake the banana brownies: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Bake in the preheated 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and serve: Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool in the baking dish. Evenly spread with strawberry cream cheese frosting if using. Cut into squares and serve.
to make strawberry cream cheese frosting
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar whole continuing to beat until well combined. Fold in the fresh strawberry puree and mix until the frosting is smooth and evenly covered.
- After letting the banana brownies cool, spread the strawberry cream cheese frosting evenly over them with a spatula or back of a spoon to coat.
Equipment
- 1 9×13 inch baking dish
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