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"Slice of cake mix banana bread with honey drizzle, banana slices, and coffee, set on a wooden table."

Cake Mix Banana Bread That’s Unbelievably Easy

Chef Nancy
Make quick and delicious cake mix banana bread with this easy recipe! Perfect for breakfast or a snack, it’s moist, flavorful, and irresistibly simple.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:

  • 1 box of yellow cake mix
  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup of vegetable oil or melted butter
  • ¼ cup of water optional, if you prefer a slightly moister texture
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon optional for added flavor
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips optional for texture

Instructions
 

Instructions:

  • Preheat the Oven:
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
  • Mash the Bananas:
  • In a large bowl, peel and mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Leave a few small chunks for extra texture if you like.
  • Mix the Wet Ingredients:
  • To the mashed bananas, add 2 beaten eggs, 1/4 cup of vegetable oil (or melted butter), and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Stir to combine.
  • Add the Cake Mix:
  • Gradually add the box of yellow cake mix to the banana mixture. Stir until the ingredients are fully combined, but avoid overmixing.
  • Add Optional Ingredients:
  • If you want to add extra flavor or texture, fold in 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or chocolate chips. A pinch of cinnamon can also be added for a warm, spiced flavor.
  • Pour into the Pan:
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly.
  • Bake:
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
  • Cool:
  • Once baked, remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Serve and Enjoy:
  • Slice the banana bread and enjoy it warm or at room temperature. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or
  • This easy and quick method guarantees a delicious, moist banana bread with minimal effort!
Keyword Cake Mix Banana Bread, Easy Banana Bread, Quick Banana Bread