Cake Mix Banana Bread
A quick and easy banana bread recipe using cake mix and overripe bananas. Perfect for a light, moist, and delicious treat that’s ready in minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 box 15 oz yellow cake mix
- 1 cup mashed overripe bananas about 3 medium bananas
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup oil or melted butter or substitute with applesauce for a healthier version
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line your loaf pans with parchment paper.
- Prepare Batter: In a large bowl, mix the yellow cake mix, mashed bananas, eggs, oil, vanilla extract, and cinnamon (if using). Stir until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Add Mix-ins: Fold in walnuts, chocolate chips, or your favorite mix-ins, if desired.
- Distribute Batter: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans, spreading it out with a spatula.
- Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Quick Ripening Tip: If your bananas aren’t ripe, bake them at 300°F for 15-20 minutes until the skins turn black.
- Muffin Option: You can make muffins instead by dividing the batter into muffin tins and baking for 20-25 minutes.
- Storage: Store banana bread at room temperature for 2-3 days in an airtight container. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.