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Nutella Banana Bread Recipe

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This Nutella Banana Bread is a decadent twist on the classic banana bread, featuring swirls of creamy Nutella throughout the moist, tender loaf. Made with overripe bananas, a blend of sugars, and a touch of sour cream for extra moistness, this recipe yields a perfectly textured and flavorful bread that pairs wonderfully with coffee or tea.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 ½ cups well-mashed overripe bananas (about 3 large bananas)
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature preferred)
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon table salt

Nutella and Topping

  • ⅓ cup Nutella (gently warmed)
  • 2 Tablespoons Nutella (warmed)
  • 1 Tablespoon coarse or regular granulated sugar (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease the sides and bottom of a 9×5 inch (23×13 cm) bread pan to prevent sticking, then set aside.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter with granulated and light brown sugars. Use an electric mixer to beat them together until the mixture is creamy and well combined.
  3. Add Bananas: Stir in the well-mashed bananas until fully incorporated into the creamed butter and sugar mixture.
  4. Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next to create a smooth batter.
  5. Mix in Sour Cream and Vanilla: Stir the sour cream and vanilla extract into the batter to add moisture and flavor.
  6. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening and salt.
  7. Fold Dry Ingredients: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the bread tender.
  8. Layer Batter and Swirl Nutella: Pour about half the batter into the prepared bread pan and spread it evenly. Drizzle ⅓ cup of warmed Nutella over the batter and use a butter knife to swirl it gently through the layer.
  9. Add Remaining Batter and Nutella: Pour the remaining batter evenly over the Nutella swirled layer. Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of warmed Nutella on top and use a clean knife to create swirls. Optionally, sprinkle the top with 1 tablespoon of sugar to add a subtle crunch after baking.
  10. Bake: Place the bread pan on the center rack of the preheated oven. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 65 to 70 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  11. Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes after baking. Then carefully remove it from the pan and transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Gently warming the Nutella makes it easier to drizzle and swirl into the batter.
  • Use overripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and moist texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter after adding flour to keep the bread light and tender.
  • The optional sugar topping adds a nice crunch and subtle sweetness to the crust.
  • Allow the bread to cool completely for cleaner slicing and better texture.

Keywords: Nutella banana bread, banana bread, Nutella swirl bread, quick bread, dessert bread, chocolate hazelnut banana bread

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