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Cake Mix Banana Bread Recipe

A moist, tender banana bread made with ripe bananas and boxed cake mix for foolproof flavor and texture in under an hour. Perfect for busy bakers or dessert lovers.
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Course: Cakes
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 320kcal
Author: Lila benett

Ingredients

  • 1 box vanilla or butter cake mix
  • 3 medium overripe bananas (peeled and mashed)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup melted neutral oil (grapeseed or vegetable oil)
  • 1 teaspoon banana extract (optional, for enhanced flavor)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
  • Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • In a large bowl, mix cake mix, mashed bananas, eggs, oil, and banana extract until fully combined
  • Pour batter into prepared pan
  • Bake 50-55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean
  • Cool completely before slicing

Notes

For extra richness, fold in 1/2 cup chocolate chips, nuts, or raisins
Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days
Use bananas with blackened skins for maximum sweetness and moisture

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 350mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g