Yellow Cake Mix Banana Bread

A close up picture of the sliced banana bread made with cake mix.

5 from 9 votes

This easy Yellow Cake Mix Banana Bread turns a box of cake mix and overripe bananas into a soft, moist loaf everyone will love.

Prep Time5

Cook Time45

Cooling Time2

Total Time2 50

Course: Bread

Cuisine: American

Keyword: banana, quick bread

Servings: people

Calories: 219kcal

Author: Jess Jankowski

Cost: $4.06

Equipment

cooling rack
mixing bowl
wire whisk
measuring cups
Measuring spoons
8x4-inch loaf pans OR bundt pan OR mini bread pans
spatula
bread knife

Ingredients

15.25 ounces yellow cake mix
¼ cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 ½ cup mashed bananas about 3-4 bananas
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 teaspoons granulated sugar

MIX INS: (both optional)

2 cups chocolate chips mini or regular
1 cup nuts toasted and chopped (walnuts or pecans)

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

PREPARE OVEN AND PANS:

Move oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Grease (2) 8x4-inch bread pans with nonstick cooking spray. (Alternatively, grease a bundt pan or four mini bread pans, about 5 ½ x 3 ½-inch, if using).

MAKE BATTER:

In a large bowl add cake mix, oil, eggs, bananas, and vanilla. Fold in any optional mix-ins at this time.
Whisk until just combined and no flour pockets remain.

POUR INTO PANS:

Split the batter evenly between the two loaf pans (Or the 4 mini bread pans or the bundt pan if using).
Smooth batter into an even layer.
Sprinkle the sugar evenly over the loaf pans (or bunt pan if using).

BAKE:

Bake the two 8x4-inch loaves for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Bake the 4 mini loaves for 20-25 minutes. Bake the bundt pan for 50-60 minutes.

COOL:

Move bread pans to a wire rack and let them cool for 20 minutes.
Then, remove the bread from the pans and cool completely, about 1 ½ - 2 hours.
The four mini loaves will need to cool 10 minutes in the pans, and then 45-60 minutes outside of the pans before slicing and serving.
The bundt cake loaf will need to cool for 30 minutes in the pan, and then two hours outside of the pan before slicing and serving.

SERVE:

Slice and serve! Or wrap in plastic wrap and ribbon for gifting.

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Notes

Storage Tips

Store: Store the bread at room temperature in plastic wrap, Ziploc bags, or in an airtight container for 3-5 days.

Freeze: Wrap the bread in 2 layers of plastic wrap or one layer of foil and then in a freezer-safe bag. You can freeze the bread for up to 6 months this way.

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