This recipe may sound too good to be true, but this simple method for banana bread is surprisingly delicious. Made with just cake mix, mashed ripe bananas, and eggs, it’s quick to prepare and yields moist, flavorful loaves. For added texture and flavor, feel free to sprinkle chocolate chips or chopped nuts on top.
Easy Cake Mix Banana Bread Recipe
- 1 (13 ounce) box yellow cake mix
- 3 very ripe bananas
- 2 large eggs
- chocolate chips or nuts for topping (optional)
Preheat the oven to 350° F. Grease two small loaf pans generously. In a medium or large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork — a few small chunks are fine and add pleasant texture — then mix in the eggs and the entire box of dry cake mix until the batter is smooth and pourable.
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans. The batter should be thin enough to pour; use a spatula to scrape the bowl clean. If you like, top each loaf with chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, pecans, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or a few banana slices. You can fold mix-ins into the batter or leave them on top — both work well.
Bake on the center rack for 25–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Baking time varies by pan material: my metal pans take about 25 minutes, while glass or ceramic may require a bit longer. Remove from the oven and let the loaves cool slightly before slicing.
This recipe yields two small loaves — perfect for sharing, gifting, or keeping one for the freezer and one for now. Serve plain, with butter, or spread with softened cream cheese for a special treat. The bread works well for breakfast, afternoon snacks, or a simple dessert.
You’ll get TWO small loaves of banana bread with this recipe! Take one to work or give the extra out as a gift to a friend or neighbor.
Can you make delicious banana bread with cake mix? Absolutely. This three-ingredient recipe feels almost too easy, but it consistently produces moist, flavorful quick bread that my family loves. It’s a reliable way to use overly ripe bananas and makes a delicious breakfast or snack.
Easy Cake Mix Banana Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 very ripe large bananas
- 2 large eggs
- 1 (13.25oz) box yellow cake mix
- chocolate chips or nuts for topping (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350° F and grease two bread loaf pans.
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In a medium or large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork and then mix with the eggs and box of dry cake mix.
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Evenly divide the batter between both bread pans and then optionally top with chocolate chips or chopped nuts (or both!).
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Bake in the center rack of your oven for 25–35 minutes. In metal pans this may take about 25 minutes; glass or ceramic pans could take longer. Let cool slightly before slicing.
Notes
- Top with chocolate chips, pecans, walnuts, cinnamon, or extra banana slices for variety.
- Serve plain, with butter, or with softened cream cheese for a richer option.
- This recipe makes two small loaves — share one, gift one, or freeze a loaf for later.
- Different boxed cake mix flavors work well: yellow, white, spice, or chocolate all yield tasty variations.
Don’t forget to pin and save this easy 3 ingredient recipe for later! 🙂
