Easy, moist, super flavorful cake mix banana bread recipe. Just 6 ingredients, a quick mix, and your banana bread is ready for the oven!

This banana bread cake mix hack is my secret to fresh baked banana bread in a fraction of the time.

Adding bananas to yellow cake mix results in bread that is incredibly moist, fluffy, and delicious. 

When you want a quick snack to bake? Make homemade banana bread made with yellow cake mix! 

I am no stranger to cake mix recipes, I love them for a shortcut to delicious baked goods!

Just like some of my other cake mix recipes: cake mix blueberry muffins, cake mix brownies, yellow cake mix cookies, chocolate cake mix cookies, cake mix chocolate chip muffins, and cake mix cookie bars, this banana bread is simple, only a few ingredients, and guaranteed delicious. 

Just look at that super fluffy texture! 

How to make banana bread with yellow cake mix

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

Step 1: Add your yellow cake mix, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, mashed overripe bananas, and oil to a large bowl. Mix well to combine.

Step 2: Spray a loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray and pour the banana bread batter in, smoothing out the top.

Step 3: Bake the bread at 350 degrees for 50 – 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. 

Be sure to allow loaf to cool completely before cutting it. This might be the hardest part, because the scent of fresh baked banana bread is irresistible!

What cake mix to use for banana bread

You will need one box of your favorite yellow cake mix! 15 oz is the size that you need.

Can I use other flavors of cake mix?

Yes you can! Maybe you’re in the mood for a chocolate banana bread or a cinnamon spiced banana bread! 

Try changing up this recipe up by using chocolate cake mix, butter pecan cake mix, white cake mix, or spice cake mix.

Can I add chocolate chips?

Yes, this recipe is very customizable!

This would also be delicious as chocolate chip banana bread.

Just mix in 1 cup of chocolate chips into the batter before baking.

More mix ins to try

• peanut butter chips
• butterscotch chips
• walnuts or pecans
• white chocolate chips

Do I have to add vanilla and cinnamon?

No you do not, I just love adding that classic cinnamon hint for my banana bread, but it would be delicious without it too!

Can I make these into cake mix banana bread muffins?

Yes, just divide the batter into muffin tins instead.

Still bake the muffins at 350 degrees, but keep a close eye on them as they will cook much faster than banana bread.

I would think around 15-22 minutes should do it.

Just bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

For a muffin specific recipe I created one for you! Try out these cake mix banana muffins.

The result is super fluffy, sweet, perfect banana bread. 

Adding bananas to cake mix can be a great way to use up ingredients you already have on hand and make a delicious treat!

Mash those overripe bananas up, add in your cake mix, eggs, oil, and spice and you are ready to go.

Simple, foolproof, and a family favorite. 

For another quick bread, be sure to try this cake mix pumpkin bread!

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How long is banana bread good?

You can keep leftovers of this cake mix banana bread in the fridge for 5-7 days, or in the freezer for 2-3 months for best freshness.

To store the bread, make sure it is totally cooled down first.

How to freeze banana bread for later

To freeze this loaf for later, allow it to cool completely, then place in an airtight freezer bag.

You can also freeze individual slices wrapped each in cling wrap, then store in an airtight container in the freezer for around a month.

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Craving more easy recipes? Be sure to also try these cake mix funfetti cookies for a simple sweet treat!

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Cake Mix Banana Bread Recipe

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