Description
Banana bread with cake mix delivers a simple twist on classic comfort. Moist crumb and quick preparation make this dessert perfect for novice bakers seeking delightful results.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 (15.25 oz / 432 g) yellow cake mix
- ⅓ cup (79 ml) vegetable oil
- ⅓ cup (79 ml) melted butter
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F and generously coat a standard loaf pan with cooking spray or line with parchment paper for effortless release.
- Banana Transformation: Thoroughly mash ripe bananas into a smooth, velvety consistency, eliminating any substantial lumps to create a uniform base.
- Batter Development: Blend cake mix with mashed bananas, creating a foundational mixture that establishes the bread’s structural integrity and inherent sweetness.
- Moisture Integration: Gently fold in eggs and vegetable oil, whisking until the batter achieves a silky, homogeneous texture that promises tenderness.
- Flavor Enhancement: Introduce vanilla extract and ground cinnamon, infusing the mixture with warm, aromatic nuances that elevate the bread’s sensory experience.
- Optional Enrichment: Carefully disperse chopped walnuts or chocolate chips throughout the batter, adding textural complexity and personalized flair.
- Baking Process: Evenly distribute the batter in the prepared pan, then position in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, monitoring until a golden-brown crust develops and a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
- Cooling and Serving: Allow the banana bread to cool completely within the pan, then slice and serve, revealing its moist, fragrant interior.
Notes
- Ripeness Matters: Use overripe bananas with dark brown or black spots for maximum natural sweetness and intense banana flavor.
- Gentle Mixing Technique: Stir ingredients minimally to prevent tough, dense bread; mix just until combined to maintain a tender crumb.
- Check Moisture Balance: If batter seems too thick, add a splash of milk to achieve smooth, pourable consistency without compromising texture.
- Customize Creatively: Experiment with mix-ins like dried cranberries, shredded coconut, or different spices to transform the basic recipe into unique variations.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 198
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg