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    Popular » Recipes » Bread

    Easy Cake Mix Banana Bread

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: May 20, 2022 · Modified: May 20, 2022 by Dee

    This Easy Cake Mix Banana Bread recipe makes the BEST banana bread with cake mix, ripe bananas, eggs and applesauce. Moist, delicious and a great recipe for using up ripe bananas! via @meamel

    This Easy Cake Mix Banana Bread recipe makes the BEST banana bread with cake mix, ripe bananas, eggs and applesauce. Moist, delicious and a great recipe for using up ripe bananas!

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    • Ingredients
    • How to Make Banana Bread Recipe with Cake Mix
    • Cooking Time
    • How to Store
    • Variations and Substitutions
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    If you are looking for an easy banana bread recipe, you'll love this banana bread recipe with cake mix. This 4 ingredient recipe makes moist banana bread that is absolutely delicious!

    Because I wanted banana bread without oil, I added applesauce instead of oil or butter. I do the same with my banana applesauce muffins, and they taste great!

    Homemade banana bread isn't hard to make, but using cake mix makes it easier to throw everything together. Trust me, this short cut is perfect for busy mornings!

    If you like cake mix recipes with bananas, you'll want to try my 2 ingredient banana muffins, cake mix banana cookies and easy banana pumpkin cake!

    box of cake mix, eggs, ripe bananas and applesauce on table

    Ingredients

    You only need 4 simple ingredients for this cake mix banana bread recipe. You can find them in your grocery store if you don't have these pantry staples on hand:

    • Large bananas -- 4 ripe bananas, about 1.5 cups, mashed
    • Cake mix -- box of yellow cake mix or vanilla cake mix or white cake mix
    • Eggs
    • Applesauce -- unsweetened
    • Ground cinnamon -- optional, but adds flavor

    You will also need a loaf pan or loaf pans to bake the bread. I used 2 8.5 x 4.5 loaf pans, which are standard size. For your convenience, the link is in the printable recipe card, along with step by step instructions.

    Using 2 pans filled about ⅔rds full helps the bread bake faster than filling 1 pan all the way. But, it's up to you.

    How to Make Banana Bread Recipe with Cake Mix

    First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees f. Then, spray the bottom of your loaf pans with nonstick cooking spray.

    You may want to sprinkle a little flour or cake mix on the bottom for easier release. I don't do do this since the pans I use release easily.

    Next, mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl. Use a fork or an electric mixer on low speed.

    mash bananas in mixing bowl with fork

    Add the remaining ingredients, and mix the batter until it's well combined.

    Don't over mix the batter. There will be lumps from the bananas, which is fine. Be sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl so that everything is well mixed.

    mix banana bread ingredients with hand mixer in mixing bowl

    I added a few chocolate chips to one loaf to make chocolate chip banana bread. Some of us love chocolate!

    I kept one loaf plain -- for those who do not like chocolate chips in banana bread. You know who you are!

    Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pans about ⅔rds full. If you're using just one pan, go ahead and fill it up.

    2 loaves of banana bread batter in bread pans with chocolate chips

    Cooking Time

    Bake banana bread in a preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes. When done, a toothpick inserted in the middle of the loaf should come out fairly clean.

    It shouldn't have goopy batter, but it may have banana or chocolate on it.

    You can also test doneness with a cooking thermometer. When the temperature is 200 degrees f, it's done.

    If you're baking the bread in 1 pan, the baking time is about 50 to 60 minutes. When you are using mini loaf pans, bake the bread for about 30 to 35 minutes.

    For banana cupcakes, bake in a muffin tin for 18 to 20 minutes or until done. All ovens are different, so the perfect banana bread bake time may vary.

    For best results and easier slicing, allow the banana bread to cool a bit.

    2 loaves of banana bread with cake mix on cooling rack with chocolate chips

    How to Store

    Store loaves of banana bread in an airtight container or covered with plastic wrap. Place a paper towel or parchment paper under the loaf to absorb moisture if you like.

    You can leave banana bread out at room temperature. No need to to refrigerate it, unless you want to.

    This easy banana bread keeps for 3 to 4 days -- if you can resist it for that long! It's actually better the next day because the banana flavor deepens as it sits.

    For longer storage, freeze banana bread. Just wrap the loaf of banana bread in plastic wrap and cover it with aluminum foil. For best results, consume it withing 3 months.

    Variations and Substitutions

    There are several ways to customize this delicious banana bread recipe to your liking.

    The easiest way vary your banana bread is to use your favorite cake mix flavor. White cake mix and yellow cake mix are standard, but you can use strawberry cake mix, chocolate cake mix, butter pecan cake mix, or spice cake mix!

    Add chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, or butterscotch chips for extra sweetness.

    Instead of applesauce, use oil-- olive oil or vegetable oil will work --or butter. But, you can also make this a 3 ingredient banana bread recipe by using only bananas, eggs, and cake mix. I've tried everything, and it's all tasty!

    This recipe makes vegan and gluten free banana bread, as long as you're using vegan and gluten free cake mix!

    Recipe

    loaf of cake mix banana bread sliced on the table

    Easy Cake Mix Banana Bread

    Published by Dee
    This Easy Cake Mix Banana Bread recipe makes the BEST banana bread with cake mix, ripe bananas, eggs and applesauce. Moist, delicious and a great recipe for using up ripe bananas!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 45 mins
    Total Time 55 mins
    Course Bread, Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 57 kcal

    Equipment

    • 2 loaf pans 8.5 x 4.5 in. Usa Pans

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 large bananas ripe, about 1½ cups
    • 1 15.25 oz box cake mix
    • 2 large eggs
    • ⅓ cup applesauce unsweetened
    • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon optional

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees f
    • Spray bottoms of 2 standard loaf pans with non stick cooking spray
    • Peel and mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl
    • Add the eggs, applesauce, cake mix and cinnamon, and beat with hand mixer on medium speed until well combined. Don't over mix. The batter will be slightly lumpy
    • Pour batter into prepared loaf pans, about ⅔ full, and place on middle rack in preheated oven
    • Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of loaf comes out clean or internal temperature is 200 degrees, according to food thermometer
    • Remove from oven and allow to cool until able to handle. Remove from pans and allow to cool completely on wire rack

    Notes

    Add 1 cup of semi sweet chocolate chips to 1 or both loaves if desired.
    If making 1 loaf in same size pan, bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until done. If making cupcakes, bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until done.
    Store in airtight container up to 3 days for best quality.
    Can be wrapped in foil and frozen for up to 3 months for best taste.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 57kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 13mgPotassium: 182mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 78IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe? Please comment and rate it! Show me your dish on Instagram!Mention @meatloafandmelodrama or tag #meatloafandmelodrama!

    This is one of the easiest banana bread recipes ever! Next time you have some overripe bananas to use up, just grab a box of your favorite cake mix and whip up this quick bread for a delicious treat!

    For more easy cake mix recipes, check out our family favorite dessert recipes and bread recipes. Want more easy recipe ideas? Be sure to subscribe to the newsletter and follow me on social media!

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    1. Cara says

      June 04, 2022 at 12:09 pm

      Oh my goodness!This banana bread was perfect for my Sunday brunch!5 stars

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    2. Amanda says

      June 02, 2022 at 4:29 pm

      This was so easy and delicious. I cannot wait to have it again!5 stars

      Reply
    3. Beth says

      June 02, 2022 at 2:03 pm

      I've been making banana bread for years. Making it with cake mix is amazing!5 stars

      Reply
    4. Betty says

      June 01, 2022 at 4:46 pm

      Super easy and very tasty! Will be baking this with the grandkids all summer long!5 stars

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