Description
A rich and tender chocolate hazelnut loaf topped with a smooth marshmallow drizzle. This bread combines cocoa, hazelnut, and banana for a moist and flavorful treat.
Ingredients
1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 tablespoons butter softened
1/2 cup hazelnut butter
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon alcohol free vanilla flavor such as Alcohol Free Simply Organic or Watkins Clear Vanilla Flavor
2 eggs
1 cup mashed ripe banana about 2 to 3 bananas
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
1/4 cup crushed hazelnuts
1/2 cup marshmallow creme
Instructions
1.
2. Preheat oven to 350 F.
3. Line a 5 by 9 inch loaf pan with parchment paper and lightly grease with cooking spray.
4. Place vegetable oil softened butter and hazelnut butter into the bowl of a stand mixer.
5. Whisk until smooth and blended.
6. Add brown sugar granulated sugar alcohol free vanilla flavor eggs and mashed banana.
7. Whisk until fully combined.
8. In a separate bowl whisk flour salt baking powder and dark cocoa powder.
9. Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and whisk to form a thick batter.
10. Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
11. Sprinkle mini chocolate chips and crushed hazelnuts over the batter.
12. Bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
13. Allow the loaf to cool completely in the pan.
14. Remove from the pan and peel away the parchment.
15. Microwave marshmallow creme in short intervals until slightly runny then drizzle over the cooled loaf.
16. Let the topping set before slicing and serving.
17.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for a sweeter more flavorful loaf.
Do not overmix the batter to maintain a tender texture.
Allow the bread to cool completely before adding the marshmallow drizzle.
Store at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for up to one week.
Freeze slices before adding the marshmallow topping for best quality.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American