Ingredients
– 2 ripe bananas, mashed
– 1 cup brown sugar
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1 large egg
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Whisk
– Rubber spatula
– 9×9-inch baking pan
– Parchment paper (for easy removal)
– Small saucepan (for frosting)
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking pan with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. The mixture will be rich and glossy, giving you a taste of the divine flavor to come. Next, stir in the mashed bananas, followed by the egg and vanilla extract until everything is well combined. It’s so inviting and smells heavenly! (See the next page below to continue steps…)