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    Easy Banana Pumpkin Cake

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Nov 7, 2019 by Dee

    Easy Banana Pumpkin Cake is made with cake mix, bananas and pumpkin puree -- no eggs, oil or butter! It's light, slightly sweet and perfect for snacking!

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    easy banana pumpkin cake with chocolate chips on a white plate

    Yes, you can make a cake without eggs, oil or butter! This easy banana pumpkin cake is perfect for using up that last bit of pumpkin puree or when you're running low on pantry staples!

    We go through a lot of bananas in our house, so I make it a habit to buy a bunch whenever I'm at the grocery store. If we end up with too many, that means banana bread!

    We just had banana bread on the weekend. But since I had more bananas to use up and a little bit of pumpkin puree, I decided to make something a little bit different today.

    Did I mention we were also out of eggs? So, I used a cake mix instead of my usual recipe and called it banana pumpkin snack cake!

    How to Make a Cake without Eggs, Oil or Butter

    In this case, both the pumpkin and the banana are substitutes for the eggs and the oil. You can also use applesauce in place of butter and oil.

    We make pumpkin muffins with just cake mix and pumpkin. And, we make banana applesauce muffins with bananas and applesauce instead of oil.

    How to Make Banana Pumpkin Cake from Cake Mix

    All you do is add the cake mix to a large mixing bowl. Then, add the rest of the ingredients and mix well!

    I added nutmeg and cinnamon, so it's got a hint of spice too. Oh, and there's chocolate -- gotta have some lovely chocolate!

    Grease or butter the cake pan very well, then pour in the batter, and bake it!

    The cake is kind of dense, and definitely not dry! It's kind of crumbly when you first slice it, and it's actually easier to slice when it cools down.

    banana pumpkin cake in a glass baking dish

    When the kids came home, they absolutely loved this snack cake, so we're calling this one a hit!

    All you need to finish it off is a light dusting of powdered sugar on the top. It adds a touch of sweetness, but you can definitely eat it plain, too!

    Easy Banana Pumpkin Cake Recipe

    easy banana pumpkin cake with chocolate chips on a white plate

    Easy Banana Pumpkin Cake

    Published by Dee
    Easy Banana Pumpkin Cake is made with cake mix, bananas and pumpkin puree -- no eggs, oil or butter! It's light, slightly sweet and perfect for snacking!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 228 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 box of yellow cake mix
    • 3 ripe bananas mashed
    • ½ cup pumpkin puree
    • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
    • ½ cup chocolate chips

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350.
    • Grease a 13 X 9-inch baking pan.
    • In medium bowl, mix the cake mix, bananas, pumpkin, cinnamon and nutmeg together.
    • Stir in the chocolate chips.
    • Pour the mixture into the baking dish and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out mostly clean -- may have a few crumbs on it

    Notes

    If you don't like cinnamon, you can reduce the amount or leave it out.
    Cake may look slightly wet on top, but toothpick inserted into center should be mostly clean. It may have some crumbs sticking, but this is normal. Don't over bake.

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

    Nutrition

    Calories: 228kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 147mgFiber: 2gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 1624IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe? Please comment and rate it! Show me your dish on Instagram!Mention @meatloafandmelodrama or tag #meatloafandmelodrama!

    Recipe was originally published in 2014 and updated in 2019.

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    1. James says

      November 12, 2019 at 7:11 am

      My daughter made this over the weekend easy and what flavor! Yummy. Asked her to make another batch to take to the office.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        November 12, 2019 at 8:49 am

        Awesome! So glad you all liked the cake!

    2. mmw2008 says

      October 07, 2014 at 2:34 am

      Visiting from Monday Funday.
      That cake looks really delious and very easy to prepare.
      Thanks

      Reply
    3. Adrian Peterson says

      October 03, 2014 at 12:53 am

      This sounds de-lish Dee! Love the addition of pumpkin:) It's my fave!

      Reply
    4. Miz Helen says

      October 01, 2014 at 4:01 pm

      Your Pumpkin Snack Cake looks delicious! This is a fantastic recipe and thanks so much for sharing it with us. Hope to see you again real soon at Full Plate Thursday!
      Miz Helen

      Reply
    5. Alexis AKA MOM says

      October 01, 2014 at 2:44 am

      OMGosh how yummy!!!

      Reply
    6. Dee M says

      September 28, 2014 at 7:08 am

      Cake mix really is a great shortcut -- especially if you're not quite awake in the morning like me! 🙂

      Reply
    7. Dee M says

      September 28, 2014 at 7:07 am

      They really are good! Thanks so much for stopping by. 🙂

      Reply
    8. Dee M says

      September 28, 2014 at 7:06 am

      I had never tried this combo before, so I was really happy that it turned out well. 🙂

      Reply
    9. Dee M says

      September 28, 2014 at 7:04 am

      My kids just loved these, and I hope your family does too!

      Reply
    10. Cocktail Lady says

      September 28, 2014 at 6:05 am

      G' Day! These look yummy!!

      Reply
    11. Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean says

      September 28, 2014 at 6:05 am

      What a quick, delicious treat! love the shortcut using cake mix. Must try this soon! #sitssharefest

      Reply
    12. Mrs.AOK says

      September 27, 2014 at 7:19 pm

      Oh. My. Heavenliness! Well, I'm a sucker for pumpkin (see my last post), and this has become one of my new I've gotta try recipes 🙂
      Happy Sharefest Saturday!
      XOXO
      http://www.mrsaokaworkinprogress.com

      Reply
    13. In Good Flavor /Food for the Finicky says

      September 27, 2014 at 7:19 pm

      This looks yummy! Thanks for a great idea on what to do with those extra bananas!

      Reply
    14. Dee M says

      September 27, 2014 at 6:48 am

      It makes a great breakfast, and it's perfect for busy mornings. 🙂

      Reply
    15. Rattlebridge Farm says

      September 26, 2014 at 3:05 pm

      What a delightful dessert--and we just happen to have plenty of bananas in the kitchen.Thanks for joining us at FF!

      Reply
    16. Michelle Nahom says

      September 26, 2014 at 3:05 pm

      Looks wonderful! We'll have to freeze some bananas ahead of time! We are always running out of them! Thanks for sharing them with us at Foodie Fridays!

      Reply
    17. Crochet Hooks says

      September 26, 2014 at 3:05 pm

      wow this banana pumpkin snack cake looks so yummylicious!! I would be happy to eat some for breakfast lol!

      Reply
    18. Dee M says

      September 23, 2014 at 4:01 pm

      Thanks, Lana! We still have half left, and the kids had it for breakfast! 🙂

      Reply
    19. Lana says

      September 23, 2014 at 3:01 pm

      Oh my goodness - this looks so good! I always have extra bananas - pinning this to try!

      Reply

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