This spice cake banana bread is the perfect way to use up your overripe bananas! This recipe is easy, delicious, and smells amazing while it bakes.
I have already shared this yellow cake mix banana bread and this chocolate cake mix banana bread and someone actually commented and asked if they could use spice cake mix to make banana bread so of course I had to try it. The answer is, yes you can!
Bananas are always lingering in my kitchen. With two toddlers, sometimes they’re gone in a flash and sometimes they turn brown in our fruit bowl. I love having quick and easy banana bread recipes like this one to use them up with!
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Ingredients needed
For this recipe, you will need:
- Boxed spice cake mix: About 15.25 ounces.
- Eggs: You’ll need three large eggs for this recipe.
- Butter: I used unsalted to control the salt in the recipe.
- Bananas: You’ll need three large bananas mashed with a fork or you can use your mixer to quickly mash them.
- Vanilla extract: If you can use pure vanilla extract, it is best for baking.
- Water: You’ll need just ⅓ cup of water.
You will also need a bundt cake pan or two loaf pans for this recipe. I prefer using a bundt cake pan because it helps the banana bread stay extra moist.
How to make this recipe (step by step guide)
This recipe is not only easy but it is very forgiving since it uses a boxed cake mix.
Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees. Next, add the cake mix, butter, vanilla extract, and mashed bananas to a large bowl.
Mix well then add in the eggs and water. Add the batter to a well greased bundt cake pan or two loaf pans.
Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the middle.
How to store leftovers
Store any leftovers at room temperature in an airtight container. Leftovers will be good for 3 to 4 days after making.
Tips for this recipe
- Use your hand mixer to mash your bananas. It’s fast and easy!
- The darker your bananas, the sweeter your banana bread will turn out.
- Frozen bananas also work great in this recipe.
Other banana bread recipes:
- Yellow Cake Mix Banana Bread
- Chocolate Cake Mix Banana Bread
- Copycat Starbucks Banana Bread
- Banana Bread with Shortening
- Cake Mix Banana Muffins
Spice Cake Banana Bread
Equipment
- Bundt cake pan or two loaf pans
Ingredients
- 1 box spice cake mix about 15.25 ounces
- 3 large eggs
- 3 large ripe bananas mashed with a fork or beaten with your mixer
- ½ cup butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup water
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees.
- Next, add the cake mix, butter, vanilla extract, and mashed bananas to a large bowl.
- Mix well then add in the eggs and water. Add the batter to a well greased bundt cake pan or two loaf pans.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the middle.
Notes
- Use your hand mixer to mash your bananas. It’s fast and easy!
- The darker your bananas, the sweeter your banana bread will turn out.
- Frozen bananas also work great in this recipe.
Robin Coglianese says
I used a carrot cake mix with it and added some extra cinnamon, served it warm with vanilla ice cream, they loved it
Linda G Watson says
Only mod I made was to add 1/2 cup walnut pieces. Came out so moist and delicious. This recipe is a keeper!
Audrey says
So glad you liked it!
Terri says
Yummy! I used Mexican vanilla since it has a more cinnamony flavor. I also substituted water for heavy cream. No idea if it made it better. But it came out delicious! Also threw in about a cup of chopped walnuts and baked it at 330° in a bundt pan for 35 minutes.
Terri says
Derp. I substituted heavy cream for the water.
RoRo says
Wondering if you could use applesauce in place of butter for less fat & more fiber?
Audrey says
I haven’t tested this recipe with applesauce but I don’t see why you couldn’t experiment 🙂 let me know if it turns out OK.
amanda says
I love the combo of the spices with the banana bread; so delicious!
Brianna May says
Yum!
Natalie says
Lovely bund cake. Perfect with cup of tea. I’m going to save the recipe. Thnaks!
Emily Flint says
Loved how easy this was! Delicious.
Pam says
What a delicious twist on banana bread!
Angela says
What a great way to use a boxed cake mix! Ingenious.
Jamie says
I love all the spices used in this cake!
Jill says
Yum! Love the flavors in this bread!
CD says
Such a tasty recipe!
Stine Mari says
I love the subtle spices in this cake!
Kayla DiMaggio says
Such an easy and delicious recipe! Love the spices!