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Moist Yellow Cake Mix Banana Bread

Moist Yellow Cake Mix Banana Bread

  • Author: Mary
  • Total Time: 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (8-10 slices) 1x
  • Diet: Can be gluten free if using gluten-free yellow cake mix

Description

This Moist Yellow Cake Mix Banana Bread recipe combines the ease of a yellow cake mix with ripe bananas to create an incredibly soft, flavorful, and moist loaf. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or snack time, it requires minimal prep and pantry staples, making it a quick and delicious treat that’s customizable with nuts, chocolate chips, or spices to suit your preferences.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 box yellow cake mix (about 15.25 oz)
  • 3–4 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Add-ins

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • Substitute half the oil with unsweetened applesauce (for a healthier version)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
  2. Mash the Bananas: Peel and mash 3-4 ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth but still slightly chunky to keep good texture in the bread.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: Add 3 eggs, 1/3 cup vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk together until everything is smoothly incorporated.
  4. Mix in the Yellow Cake Mix: Gradually fold in the yellow cake mix into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until the batter is just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent dense bread.
  5. Add Optional Extras: If using nuts, chocolate chips, cinnamon, or nutmeg, fold them gently into the batter evenly.
  6. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached.
  7. Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps it set and makes slicing easier.

Notes

  • Choose ripe bananas for maximum flavor and moisture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid a tough texture.
  • Use room temperature eggs for smooth batter incorporation.
  • Check oven temperature with a thermometer for even baking.
  • Fold in mix-ins gently to prevent sinking.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of loaf)
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 33g
  • Fiber: 1.5g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: banana bread, yellow cake mix banana bread, moist banana bread, easy banana bread, cake mix bread, banana dessert, breakfast bread

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