Cake Mix Banana Bread
This Cake Mix Banana Bread is SO EASY! A quick, moist, and flavorful treat using yellow cake mix and ripe bananas, perfect for snacks, breakfast, or dessert.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 box (approx 15-ounce) yellow cake mix any flavor like classic vanilla or butter pecan
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil keeps the bread moist and tender
- 3 large eggs for structure and richness
- 3-4 medium very ripe bananas mashed (about 1 1/2 cups or 350g)
- 1 cup mix-ins optional – chopped walnuts, pecans, chocolate chips, or dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your loaf pan with a little vegetable oil or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with just a few small chunks remaining.
- Add the 3 large eggs and 1/3 cup vegetable oil to the mashed bananas. Stir gently to combine until smooth.
- Pour in the entire box of yellow cake mix and gently fold it into the wet ingredients using a spatula. Mix just until combined – don’t overmix.
- If you want to add nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit, fold them in now, distributing evenly throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with your spatula. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs attached.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely to prevent sogginess and allow flavors to settle.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Fork or potato masher
- Loaf pan (9x5 inches)
- Spatula or Wooden Spoon
- Cooling Rack
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness and moist texture.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense bread.
- Store wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze slices for up to 3 months.