Mini banana breads with Nutella^® hazelnut spread

METHOD

1. 

   STEP 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 6-cup (3 x 1 1/2-inch) mini-loaf tin or silicone mold.

   Beat butter with sugar until light and fluffy.

2. 

   STEP 2

   Smash banana using a fork.

3. 

   STEP 3

   Stir in bananas and eggs.

4. 

   STEP 4

   In separate bowl, sift together flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt; stir into banana mixture until combined.

5. 

   STEP 5

   Pour batter evenly into mini-loaf tin.

   Bake for about 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool slightly. Unmold and transfer to rack; let cool completely.

6. 

   STEP 6

   Split each loaf in half lengthwise. Spread each bottom half with 1 tbsp Nutella^® hazelnut spread; cap with tops. Dust with confectioners’ sugar; pipe about 1 tsp Nutella^® hazelnut spread down along center of each loaf.

   Tip: If the banana bread results are not flat on both sides, even up the surface by removing a thin slice with a knife.