This Moist Cake Mix Banana Bread is a delightful and effortless twist on the classic banana bread. Combining ripe bananas with a yellow cake mix results in a fluffy, moist loaf that's perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert. With minimal ingredients and preparation time, this recipe is ideal for those seeking a quick and delicious treat.
Full Recipe:
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
2 large eggs
⅓ cup vegetable oil
½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Banana slices for topping (optional)
Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Mash the Bananas: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until fully combined.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Add the mashed bananas to the wet mixture and stir until smooth.
Add Cake Mix: Gently fold in the dry cake mix using a spatula, being careful not to overmix to maintain a light texture.
Transfer to Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and top with banana slices if desired.
Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool: Allow the bread to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Calories: 210 kcal
Carbohydrates: 34g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 8g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 180mg