Description
This 3 Ingredient Cake Mix Banana Bread is an incredibly simple treat that combines mashed ripe bananas, eggs, and yellow cake mix to create a moist, tender loaf bursting with natural banana flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or using up overripe bananas, this foolproof recipe delivers bakery-quality results with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 3 very ripe large bananas, the riper the better, as they provide natural sweetness and moisture
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature for easier mixing
- 1 box (13.25 oz) yellow cake mix, no need to add oil or water, the bananas provide all the moisture needed
- Chocolate chips or nuts, optional for topping
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray or butter.
- Mash the Bananas: Peel the bananas and place them in a large mixing bowl, then mash them thoroughly with a fork until mostly smooth with a few small lumps remaining.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs to the mashed bananas and stir well until fully combined, about 1 minute of mixing.
- Add Cake Mix: Sprinkle the yellow cake mix over the banana and egg mixture, then fold gently with a spatula until just combined, about 10-15 seconds of stirring. Do not overmix; the batter should be thick and chunky.
- Add Toppings: If using chocolate chips or nuts, fold them in gently at the end, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Bake: Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan, smooth the top lightly with a spatula, and place in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with no wet batter clinging to it.
- Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes