Nutella Banana Loaf Cake

This loaf cake is light, moist, and wonderfully chocolatey. Even though it contains bananas, their flavor is surprisingly subtle, blending beautifully into the rich cocoa and nutella. One of the best things about this recipe is how bananas improve the texture — they make the cake extra soft, tender, and slightly airy. It’s the perfect combination of banana sweetness and deep chocolate flavor 

Ingredients (makes 2 loaf pans, 10 × 25 cm/4 × 10 in)

• 3 eggs

• 3/4 cup sugar (190 g)

• 3/4 cup vegetable oil (180 g) (I used coconut oil)

• 2 ripe bananas

• 1/2 cup nutella (125 g)

• 1 1/4 cups flour (160 g)

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 2 tbsp cocoa powder

• 1/2 cup warm water (120 ml)

• 2 tbsp milk

• A handful of chopped walnuts (optional)

Steps

1. Whisk the eggs with the sugar until light and slightly fluffy

2. Add the nutella and mix until smooth

3. Pour in the oil, then add the mashed bananas and mix well

4. Add all the dry ingredients and mix until combined

5. Add the warm water and milk, stirring until you get a smooth batter

6. Pour the batter into prepared loaf pans and if desired, sprinkle with chopped walnuts on top

7. Bake in a preheated 180°C (350°F) oven for about 45 minutes.