Banana bread, thanks to its simplicity and of course the ability to use up whatever spotty bananas you have, has emerged as the official comfort food of quarantine. It’s also incredibly forgiving. No matter what substitutions you make or ingredients you add, you’re sure to end up with a comforting, heavenly scented loaf.

Over the past few weeks, as people tire of the classic, we’ve seen countless variations start to trend across the internet, from cream cheese swirls to banana bread scones. We’ve shared several ourselves, including a 5-minute mug cake, a decadent chocolate chip loaf and a gluten-free version. But the following is our favorite of them all: a decadent loaf with a nutty Nutella swirl.

Creating a Nutella swirl

The combination of roasted hazelnuts, creamy chocolate and sweet banana creates a rich blend of toasty, buttery flavors. This recipe swirls in a generous amount of the chocolatey spread to create a marbled effect that is both beautiful and crave-worthy.

To create a picture-perfect swirl, pour half the batter into the pan, add a few dollops of Nutella on top, and swirl it around with a thin knife. Pour the remaining batter on top, then dollop with the remaining Nutella. For the final swirl, drag the knife through the batter vertically, then create a few swift horizontal swirls to create a grid-like swirl pattern. The trick is to work quickly and not fuss with it too much.

Nutella Swirl Banana Bread

Serves 8; makes 1 (9-by-5-inch) loaf

Cooking spray

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter

3 medium bananas, very ripe

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