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banana bread recipe using cake mix

Banana Bread Recipe Using Cake Mix

Prep 10 minutes
Cook 55 minutes
Total 1 hour 5 minutes
With ripe bananas and cake mix convenience! So moist, so easy. A quick twist on classic banana bread—done in minutes!
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
  • 3 medium ripe bananas , mashed (about 1½ cups)
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs , room temperature
  • ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  • Step 1: Prepare Your Baking Pan
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray or butter, then dust lightly with flour. For extra insurance against sticking, line the bottom with parchment paper with overhanging edges to easily lift the bread out after baking.
    Step 2: Mash the Bananas
    In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. The riper your bananas (look for plenty of brown spots), the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be. Pro tip: If your bananas aren't ripe enough, place them on a baking sheet and bake at 300°F for 15-20 minutes until blackened.
    Step 3: Mix the Wet Ingredients
    Add the vegetable oil, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk until well combined and smooth. The sour cream is your secret weapon here – it creates an incredibly moist texture that regular banana bread recipe using cake mix often lacks.
    Step 4: Incorporate the Cake Mix
    Add the cake mix and cinnamon to the wet ingredients. Stir gently with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix – stop when you no longer see dry cake mix (about 50-60 strokes). Overmixing activates gluten, which can make your bread tough rather than tender.
    Step 5: Add Mix-Ins
    If using nuts and/or chocolate chips, fold them in gently with just a few strokes. Reserve a small handful to sprinkle on top for a beautiful presentation.
    Step 6: Bake to Perfection
    Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with your spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tent the bread with aluminum foil after 35 minutes if the top is browning too quickly.
    Step 7: Cool and Serve
    Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. This resting period allows the flavors to develop fully and prevents the bread from crumbling when cut.
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