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Spice Cake Banana Bread

Published: Jan 17, 2022 · Modified: Mar 10, 2023 by Audrey · This post may contain affiliate links

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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.

spice cake banana bread on a plate there are slices of banana bread by it

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!

Spice Cake Banana Bread on a plate with a red linen

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

ingredients needed to make spice cake banana bread

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)

step by step guide on how to make spice cake banana bread

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

Spice Cake Banana Bread

Audrey
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.
4.96 from 22 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Total Time 55 minutes mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 356 kcal

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.
 
Nutritional information is an estimate only.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 sliceCalories: 356kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 6gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 465mgPotassium: 423mgFiber: 2gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 144IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 3mg
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Comments

  1. Robin Coglianese says

    March 13, 2025 at 3:41 pm

    I used a carrot cake mix with it and added some extra cinnamon, served it warm with vanilla ice cream, they loved it

    Reply
  2. Linda G Watson says

    December 21, 2024 at 5:07 pm

    Only mod I made was to add 1/2 cup walnut pieces. Came out so moist and delicious. This recipe is a keeper!

    Reply
    • Audrey says

      December 23, 2024 at 3:41 pm

      So glad you liked it!

      Reply
  3. Terri says

    January 19, 2024 at 11:28 am

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
    • Terri says

      January 19, 2024 at 11:29 am

      Derp. I substituted heavy cream for the water.

      Reply
  4. RoRo says

    June 06, 2023 at 2:18 pm

    5 stars
    Wondering if you could use applesauce in place of butter for less fat & more fiber?

    Reply
    • Audrey says

      June 07, 2023 at 10:44 am

      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.

      Reply
  5. amanda says

    April 29, 2022 at 1:59 pm

    5 stars
    I love the combo of the spices with the banana bread; so delicious!

    Reply
  6. Brianna May says

    March 23, 2022 at 3:40 pm

    5 stars
    Yum!

    Reply
  7. Natalie says

    March 22, 2022 at 11:07 am

    5 stars
    Lovely bund cake. Perfect with cup of tea. I’m going to save the recipe. Thnaks!

    Reply
  8. Emily Flint says

    March 21, 2022 at 7:44 pm

    5 stars
    Loved how easy this was! Delicious.

    Reply
  9. Pam says

    March 21, 2022 at 3:05 pm

    5 stars
    What a delicious twist on banana bread!

    Reply
  10. Angela says

    March 21, 2022 at 12:06 pm

    5 stars
    What a great way to use a boxed cake mix! Ingenious.

    Reply
  11. Jamie says

    March 21, 2022 at 11:52 am

    5 stars
    I love all the spices used in this cake!

    Reply
  12. Jill says

    March 21, 2022 at 11:52 am

    5 stars
    Yum! Love the flavors in this bread!

    Reply
  13. CD says

    March 21, 2022 at 10:04 am

    5 stars
    Such a tasty recipe!

    Reply
  14. Stine Mari says

    March 21, 2022 at 9:50 am

    5 stars
    I love the subtle spices in this cake!

    Reply
  15. Kayla DiMaggio says

    March 21, 2022 at 9:35 am

    5 stars
    Such an easy and delicious recipe! Love the spices!

    Reply
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