This yellow cake mix banana bread is the easiest way to make banana bread. You’ll love this light and fluffy banana bread recipe!
This yellow cake mix banana bread is incredibly easy to make and is presented so beautifully when baked in a bundt cake pan. You can make this banana bread in one bundt pan or two regular size loaf pans.
I love using boxed cake mix to bake with. Some of my family’s other favorites are this spice cake mix banana bread, cake mix peanut butter cookies, and these cake mix banana muffins.
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⭐ Why you’ll love this recipe
This banana bread is so easy to make! It is a simple, one bowl recipe. By using a bundt cake pan your banana bread will turn out extra moist.
🍌 Ingredients needed
To make this banana bread, you’ll need:
- Bananas: Any where from spotty to almost black will work. The darker the banana is, the sweeter your banana bread will be.
- Boxed yellow cake mix: Mine was about 15 ounces. Ignore the directions on the box.
- Eggs: You’ll need three large eggs.
- Butter: Unsalted butter is best for this recipe.
- Cinnamon and nutmeg: To give the banana bread a little spice.
- Vanilla extract: I always recommend pure vanilla extract for baking.
- Water: You’ll need just ⅓ cup water.
🌰 Variations
You can add nuts like walnuts or pecans into this banana bread to make it banana nut bread. Chocolate chips are also a nice add in! Try adding ½ of a cup.
💭 What type of pan should I use for this recipe?
For this yellow cake mix banana bread recipe, you can use a bundt cake pan or you can use two loaf pans.
⏲️ How to make this recipe (step by step guide)
Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees.
In a mixing bowl, blend the bananas, eggs, butter, vanilla extract. Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, and cake mix slowly. Add the ⅓ cup of water and blend well with a hand mixer for 3-4 minutes (image 1).
Pour into a bundt cake pan (image 2). Bake for 40-45 minutes at 350 degrees or until the top is golden.
🧊 Can I freeze this banana bread?
Yes, you can! Since this recipe makes either a bundt cake pan or two loaf pans of banana bread you can freeze any leftovers. To freeze, tightly wrap your banana bread tightly in plastic cling wrap or aluminum foil and then freeze for up to three months. Using a double layer of wrap or foil will help to preserve the bread in the freezer.
👩🏻🍳 Tips for this recipe
- Use darker bananas. The riper the banana, the sweeter your banana bread will be.
- Use your mixer to mash your bananas and keep this an easy, one bowl recipe.
- I highly recommend using a bundt cake pan. The bundt shape helps the banana bread become extra moist.
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Yellow Cake Mix Banana Bread
Equipment
- Bundt cake pan or two loaf pans (8 x 4 inch) greased well
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas see note
- 1 box of yellow cake mix (ignore the directions on the box)
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup water
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees.
- In a mixing bowl, blend the bananas, eggs, butter, vanilla extract. Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, and cake mix slowly.
- Add the ⅓ cup of water and blend well with a hand mixer for 3-4 minutes.
- Bake in a greased bundt cake pan for 40-45 minutes at 350 degrees or until the top is golden. A toothpick should come out clean from the middle.
Vanessa says
This was a very good dessert.
Melanie says
I made this recipe as a cake for my granddaughter’s 1st birthday. I haven’t tasted it yet. However, the 2 layers came out gorgeous. I made homemade cream cheese frosting…this is going to be awesome!
Elaine says
Made with dark chocolate cake mix. Was a hit for Mothers Day.
Served with vanilla ice cream. Everyone loved it.
Elaine says
Best recipe ever. Came out perfect. Was very moist.
The only way I will make banana bread from now on.
Amber says
I added chocolate chips and it came out delicious! Will definitely make again.
Virginia says
Can you use white cake mix instead of yellow cake mix.
Audrey says
Yes, you can.
Donna Painter says
I’ve made this very simple recipe at least 4 times now. I have one in the oven now! Thank you, it’s delicious!
Gigi says
Excellent! I’m new to the doctored up cake mixes! I’ve always baked from scratch. So easy and delicious! I used a spice cake mix. Definitely will make again.
Two Pink Peonies says
Thank you so much for the feedback! I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe.
Marie says
I used chocolate cake mix with the bananas turned out great
Two Pink Peonies says
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment! I’m glad you enjoyed this recipe.
Viva Penny says
This is the best recipe that I have ever made for banana bread ! I added some pecans in the mix because I like them in banana bread. This recipe makes a fluffier and lighter bread than the typical banana bread recipes that I have made in the past. I will now use this recipe as my go to for banana bread. This recipe is a keeper!I
Christina says
Love this idea!