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A Guide to Decadent Perfection Recipe

A Guide to Decadent Perfection Recipe
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Fudgy Banana Bread Brownies combine the rich, dense texture of classic brownies with the sweet, moist flavor of ripe bananas. This hybrid dessert features dark chocolate, cocoa, and a hint of vanilla, creating luscious brownies with a fudgy center and slightly crisp edges. Optional chocolate chips or walnuts add extra texture, making these brownies an irresistible treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 150g unsalted butter, cubed
  • 150g dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa), roughly chopped
  • 2 large, very ripe bananas (about 250g mashed)
  • 200g caster sugar
  • 2 large free-range eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 125g plain flour
  • 30g unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Optional Add-ins

  • 100g chocolate chips or chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preparation is Key: Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C Fan/Gas Mark 4). Grease an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) square baking tin and line it with baking parchment, leaving overhang on the sides to easily lift the brownies out later.
  2. Melt the Chocolate and Butter: In a medium heatproof bowl over a bain-marie, gently melt the butter and chopped dark chocolate together, stirring until smooth and glossy. Alternatively, melt in a microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each. Set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Mash the Bananas: In a large bowl, mash the very ripe bananas with a fork until almost smooth, leaving some small lumps for texture.
  4. Combine the Wet Ingredients: Add caster sugar to the mashed bananas and whisk together. Add eggs one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract. Pour in the cooled chocolate and butter mixture, stirring until fully combined.
  5. Incorporate the Dry Ingredients: Sift the plain flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt directly over the wet mixture. Gently fold everything together with a spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Add Your Extras: Fold in chocolate chips or chopped walnuts if using.
  7. Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into the prepared tin and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are set and starting to pull away from the sides, but the center remains slightly soft and fudgy to touch.
  8. The All-Important Cooling Stage: Allow brownies to cool completely in the tin before lifting out with the parchment paper. Cutting brownies warm will cause them to fall apart, so patience is key for neat, fudgy squares.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for the best sweetness and moisture.
  • The skewer test helps determine doneness; it should come out with moist crumbs, not wet batter or completely clean.
  • Substitute plain flour with a gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum for gluten-free brownies.
  • For added indulgence, press extra chocolate chips or chunks on top before baking.
  • Try toasting nuts before folding them in for a richer flavor.
  • Create a swirl effect by adding dollops of peanut butter, Biscoff spread or salted caramel before baking.
  • Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days or freeze individually wrapped for up to three months.

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