Need an easy baking recipe? Try this Yellow Cake Mix Banana Bread that comes together effortlessly. Perfect for using up ripe bananas without any extra steps. Soft, fluffy, slightly sweet, and perfect for busy mornings or a treat to take camping, to the cottage, or whenever you are craving some banana bread!
This banana bread made from a cake mix is perfect when you need something easy to bake without a long ingredient list. The best part? It comes together fast using pantry staples. If you like super simple baking hacks- this recipe is for you! This is one of those cake mix recipes you’ll keep coming back to.
Why I Love This Yellow Cake Mix Banana Bread
- Just a five ingredients
- Quick and easy to prep
- Great way to use ripe bananas
- Budget-friendly
- Makes 2 loaves- one for now one to freeze!
If you know me by now…you know that I love some cake mix recipes to make things a little quicker. So if you feel like a fast recipe- here it is. This is great when you want to use up those bananas on the counter but don’t feel like doing ALL of the work. Just grab these few ingredients and get to baking. Best part? You get a loaf for now and can freeze one for later.
🍌 You can also make some delicious Banana Bread French Toast with this recipe as well!
Ingredients Needed for This Banana Bread Made from a Cake Mix:
| 🍌Yellow Cake Mix – This is what keeps things easy. No need to measure out extra dry ingredients—just dump and go. 🍌Eggs – These help hold everything together and give the bread its shape. 🍌Canola or Vegetable Oil – Adds moisture so your banana bread doesn’t turn out dry. 🍌Ripe Bananas – The riper they are, the better! 🍌Ground Flax Seeds– This is optional but I like to toss some in there for some additional health benefits. |
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How to Make Banana Bread with Cake Mix
Step 1: Add everything to a mixing bowl. Grab a large bowl and add in the cake mix, eggs, oil, and bananas. (Sprinkle in some ground flax seed if desired). You can just break the bananas into a few chunks—no need to mash them ahead of time. Or mash them if they aren’t super ripe.
Step 3: Mix It Up. Using an electric mixer, blend everything together on medium speed for about a minute. (Or if you want to do it my hand use a spatula or wooden spoon. You’ll see it come together into a smooth batter.
Step 4: Pour into Pans. Divide the batter evenly between your prepared loaf pans. No need to be perfect—just eyeball it.
Step 5: Bake. Pop the pans into the oven and bake at 350 degrees until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (about 35-40 minutes).
Step 6: Let It Cool. Let the bread sit in the pans for a bit, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Additions & Substitutions
- Add some chocolate chips or walnuts to the batter for a little extra texture and sweetness.
- Try using a spice cake mix instead of yellow for a slightly different flavor twist.
- Swap the oil for melted butter if you want a richer, more buttery bread.
- A touch of cinnamon or nutmeg mixed in can give it a warm, cozy flavor.
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Yellow Cake Mix Banana Bread
Ingredients
Method
- Grease or spray two 8×4 loaf pans with non-stick cooking spray.
- Grab a large bowl and add in the cake mix, eggs, oil, and bananas. (Sprinkle in some ground flax seed if desired). You can just break the bananas into a few chunks—no need to mash them ahead of time. Or mash them if they aren't super ripe.
- Mix with an electric mixer on medium speed for 1 minute (or by hand).
- Pour the batter between the two pans.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 35–40 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 15 minutes before removing from the pans and then let cool completely on wore racks before slicing.
- Slice and serve or wrap and store for a few days in an air tight container with a piece of paper towel in it. I like to wrap and freeze the second loaf.
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