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Dulce de Leche Banana Bread
Dulce de Leche Banana Bread with dark chocolate chunks and a swirl of Dulce de Leche. Serve it for breakfast or dessert…or both.
Since both boys are in preschool this year, the mornings around here have gotten really hectic. When it comes to breakfast, we usually do cereal, smoothies or granola. Sometimes though, I really get a craving for banana bread and I think it makes a great breakfast on the go. It’s so easy to just grab a slice, pour some coffee and get my day started. My boys love it too. My most recent banana bread creation though, has me thinking “at what point does Banana Bread become a dessert?” Because guys, I think I may have crossed that line with this creation.
I introduce to you: Dulce de Leche Banana Bread.
This is the stuff that banana bread dreams are made of. It’s all of the goodness of my favorite breakfast bread but also dark chocolate chunks and a hearty swirl of dulce de leche. It’s banana bread heaven, basically.
Like the Nutella Banana Bread that I made last summer, this Dulce de Leche Banana Bread is also made in the skillet. What happened because of a mistake last summer has now become my favorite way to make banana bread. I only ever make banana bread in my cast iron skillet now. I love cooking it in the skillet because it cuts down on the time (think 35 minutes instead of 55) AND I love the added crispiness that the edges get from being cooked in the skillet.
This Dulce de Leche Banana Bread is decadent but I’m not gonna lie. I still served it for breakfast because nothing beats a hot cup of coffee and a slice of banana bread.
Except, a hot cup of coffee and a slice of this Dulce de Leche Banana Bread.
Dulce de Leche Banana Bread
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 3 overripe bananas mashed
- 1 cup dark chocolate chunks
- 1/2 cup Dulce de Leche
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking soda and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, vanilla, butter and bananas. Add in dry ingredients and mix just until combined.
- Add in dark chocolate chunks.
- Spoon and spread batter into a 10-inch cast iron skillet.
- Place dollops of dulce de leche over the top of the batter and use a knife to swirl it around.
- Bake bread in preheated oven for 30 - 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely. Slice and serve.
Notes
Hey! I'm Des!
Welcome to Life’s Ambrosia where Dinner is served and memories are made. Here you will find over 1000 tried and true recipes for every possible occasion. In the last 10 years, this blog has helped millions of families put dinner on the table and create food memories. Let me help you too.
Barbara
February 4, 2019 at 12:23 pmNeed recipe for dolce
Karina
December 3, 2017 at 2:41 pmThis recipe sounds great. Do you need to oil or butter the skillet so the bread doesn’t stick?
Deseree
December 3, 2017 at 9:26 pmI used my cast iron skillet that is very well seasoned so I had no problem with it sticking. That being said, you could certainly very lightly grease the bottom of the skillet just to be sure :)
Maryanne @the little epicurean
March 29, 2017 at 9:39 amEven with a scoop of ice cream on top, I still say banana bread is appropriate for breakfast! :)
Miryam, Eat Good 4 Life
March 29, 2017 at 5:24 amDulce de leche was one of favorite things growing up. I bet this tastes delicious.
Sandi Gaertner
March 28, 2017 at 3:34 pmThat cake looks so moist and yummy…I bet it is hard to resist.
Erin
March 27, 2017 at 5:55 pmMy goodness. This is like banana bread dessert! SO good… and I know my banana-loving husband and daughter would adore this recipe!
Dee
March 27, 2017 at 2:55 pmDrinking hot coffee now and wishing I had a slice of this bread. It looks amazing!
Back For Seconds
March 27, 2017 at 11:21 amWe all love banana bread around here. This sounds amazing!
Rebecca {foodie with family}
March 27, 2017 at 9:59 amThis looks like a heavenly indulgence!
Chris
March 27, 2017 at 8:06 amomg i need to make this asap