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 minutesmins
Cook Time50 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr10 minutesmins
Course: Bread
Servings: 16loaves
Ingredients
Ingredients
1approx 15 ounce boxyellow cake mix(any flavor)
1/3cupvegetable oil
3large eggs
3-4mediumvery ripe bananasmashed (1 1/2 cups (350 g) when mashed)
1cupmix-insoptionalsee 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)