Cake Mix Banana Bread
This easy cake mix banana bread is soft, moist, and packed with flavor. Using cake mix saves time while still delivering a homemade taste!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Loaf Pan (9x5-inch)
- Whisk or Spatula
- Oven
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix (or white, spice, or chocolate cake mix)
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 ½ cups)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
Optional Add-Ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips optional, for extra sweetness
- 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) optional, for added crunch
- 1 tsp cinnamon optional, for extra flavor
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth.
- Add the cake mix, eggs, and oil (or melted butter). Stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in any optional add-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or cinnamon.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Notes
For extra moisture, add ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt to the batter. Store leftover banana bread in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or freeze for up to 3 months.