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Cake Mix Banana Bread

Quick banana bread made with a box of yellow cake mix, mashed ripe bananas, eggs, oil, and optional mix-ins. Baked in two 8×4-inch loaf pans.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Bread
Servings: 16 loaves

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 approx 15 ounce boxyellow cake mix(any flavor)
  • 1/3 cupvegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3-4 mediumvery ripe bananas mashed (1 1/2 cups (350 g) when mashed)
  • 1 cupmix-insoptional see note

Instructions

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray two 8×4-inch loaf pans with nonstick baking spray.
  • Peel and mash 3–4 medium very ripe bananas until smooth and measuring about 1 1/2 cups (350 g) mashed banana.
  • In a large bowl, lightly whisk the 3 large eggs. Add 1/3 cup vegetable oil and the mashed bananas and stir to combine.
  • Add the 1 (approx 15-ounce) box yellow cake mix to the banana mixture. Stir with a spatula or spoon until the batter is evenly combined and no large dry streaks remain.
  • If using mix-ins, fold up to 1 cup into the batter until evenly distributed.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared loaf pans and smooth the tops.
  • Bake for 43–48 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of each loaf comes out clean or with only a few moist crumbs.
  • Remove pans from the oven and let the loaves cool in the pans for about 10–15 minutes. Run a knife around the edges, then turn the loaves out onto a wire rack and cool completely before slicing.
  • Store the cooled loaves in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap at room temperature for a few days, or freeze for up to a few months.

Equipment

  • 8x4-inch loaf pans
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula or spoon
  • Wire Rack
  • nonstick baking spray

Notes

Recipe Notes
For mix-ins, use up to 1 cup of the following:
•Chocolate Chips
•Chopped pecans or walnuts
•Blueberries or other fruit (fresh or frozen)