Nutella® Banana Split Bread

Basic banana bread is taken to a whole new level with this banana split-inspired loaf--swirled with creamy Nutella® and topped with a decadent caramel sauce.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
• Calories: 732 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter, softened
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ cup chopped pecans
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 4 tablespoons butter
• ½ cup half-and-half
• 3 tablespoons whipping cream
• 1 (6 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
• ¼ cup chocolate-hazelnut spread (such as Nutella®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 60 to 70 minutes.

Step 3

Whisk together flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium bowl. Combine bananas and cream in another bowl.

Step 4

Cream sugar and butter in a third bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Add flour mixture in 2 batches, alternating with the banana mixture, beating batter briefly after each addition. Fold in chocolate chips and pecans. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

Step 5

Place chocolate-hazelnut spread in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on High until melted, about 25 seconds. Pour over the batter in the pan and swirl in with a knife.

Step 6

While the bread is baking, whisk the brown sugar, half-and-half, butter, and salt in a saucepan over medium-low heat until it thickens, 5 to 7 minutes. Add vanilla and cook until a bit thicker, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Pour sauce into a jar and refrigerate until cold.

Step 7

Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve with caramel sauce.