Easy Banana Bread Using Cake Mix

4.58 from 21 votes

My banana bread using cake mix uses just 4 ingredients to make a moist and sweet bread. It's so easy and quick to prep that I make it all the time!

Prep Time10

Cook Time50

Total Time1

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 285kcal

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Add the vanilla pudding, mashed bananas, and eggs to a bowl. Mix it well to combine.
Add in the yellow cake mix and mix until just blended. Mix in the chocolate chips or other add-ins if using.
Grease a 9x5 loaf pan and add the banana bread batter into the pan.
Bake it in the oven for 50 to 60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let bread cool for at least 10 minutes then remove it from the loaf pan.

Always use overripe bananas for the best flavor.
For the smoothest texture, mash the ripe bananas really well before adding them in. I have even used a stand mixer to help mash them up extra well.
Do not overmix the batter once the cake mix is added or it can cause the middle to sink.
The loaf is done cooking when the top becomes caramelized and turns golden brown, and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Let the banana bread cool in the loaf pan on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before removing it and slicing it for the cleanest slices without it crumbling.
Store leftover bread in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap on the counter for up to 4 days.