Elevate your banana bread game with Cake Mix Banana Bread. This simple recipe creates an irresistibly moist and flavorful loaf you’ll love!
For many years, I’ve been a frequent maker of banana bread. I always seem to have a few bananas that are starting to get brown before I can use them. When that happens, banana bread is always the perfect solution. If I may toot my own horn, I’ve always been pleased with the results of my banana bread. One day, when I had some overly ripe bananas, though, I discovered I was low on flour! I did have a yellow cake mix in the pantry, so I decided to swap that in for the dry baking ingredients. Why didn’t I think of this before?
The cake mix helps make the bread even more moist and flavorful than ordinary banana bread. I used yellow cake mix, but you can actually use any type of cake mix you want: lemon, vanilla, cherry, strawberry, or funfetti. It’s totally up to you to decide if the cake mix will work well with bananas, but I encourage you to experiment. I also add applesauce to add another fruity layer of flavor, as well as cinnamon, which imparts subtle warmth and goes great with most fruit.
Is Cake Mix Banana Bread Healthy?
Unfortunately, cake mix banana bread isn’t the healthiest dessert, even if it does contain bananas. If health is a priority for you, make sure you read the nutritional facts of the cake mix you use for this bread. Most cake mixes have a lot of refined flour and sugar, which is why this banana bread may have more sugar and calories than other banana bread recipes. This is a sweet treat best enjoyed in moderation.
While this is a moist and flavorful banana bread recipe, I understand if you prefer a more health-conscious banana bread. If that’s the case, I suggest Sugar Free Banana Bread or High-Protein Banana Bread. If you have specific dietary needs, you may want to explore options like Paleo Coconut Flour Banana Bread or Vegan Gluten-Free Banana Bread. There is even a way to make Eggless Banana Bread.
Room For Extra Ingredients
One of the reasons I enjoy making banana bread is because the batter always has room for one or two extra ingredients. For instance, I always like to use a few drops of maple syrup to add a different flavor to the bread. You can also add a few chocolate chips or chopped nuts, like pecans and almonds. It’s just a matter of picking out items that you like and will blend well with the type of cake mix you use.
How Do I Store Leftovers?
After it has cooled, cake mix banana bread should be wrapped tightly or placed in an airtight container. It can be stored at room temperature for 3-4 days. In the fridge, it can last up to 1 week, and in the freezer, it can last up to 4 months.
Serving Suggestions
You might want to consider having a slice of this cake mix banana bread for breakfast alongside some Fruit Salad and a Homemade Caramel-Vanilla Iced Coffee. It’s a great way to start the day! You can also top banana bread with your choice of yogurt. I suggest Almond Milk Yogurt.
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix 15 1/4 ounces
- 3 large ripe bananas mashed (about 1 1/3 cups)
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 1/2 tablespoons applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a metal 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, mashed bananas, vegetable oil, applesauce, eggs, and cinnamon. Stir until just combined; do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If needed, cover the loaf with foil during the last 15 minutes of baking to prevent it from becoming too brown.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Info:
Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.
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