3-Ingredient Banana Bread

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: one 9-by-5-by-3-inch loaf; 8 servings
  • Total: 1 hr 20 min
  • Active: 20 min
This beautiful yet simple banana bread comes together with just three basic, easy-to-find ingredients— bananas, eggs and store-bought cake mix! The bananas make this quick bread moist and sweet, while the spice cake mix adds a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg. Cut the banana bread into thick slices and serve for breakfast, dessert or even an indulgent snack.
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Ingredients

4 large ripe bananas

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

One 15.25-ounce box spice cake mix

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9-by-5-by-3-inch loaf pan with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on the longer sides.
  2. Mash 3 of the bananas with a fork in a large bowl until very smooth, reserving the fourth and least-bruised banana for the bread topper. Whisk in the eggs and cake mix until just combined and no lumps remain.
  3. Transfer to the prepared loaf pan, smoothing out the top with a small offset spatula. Slice the remaining banana in half lengthwise, then place the halves cut-side up on top of the batter, with the curves facing each other. Bake until deep golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes.
  4. Transfer the loaf pan to a wire rack to cool slightly, about 10 minutes. Run a knife or offset spatula around the edges of the pan, then invert the banana bread onto the wire rack and cool completely. 

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itsmecissy

Sometimes a quick baking shortcut is exactly what I need. My freezer was beginning to overflow with bananas in ziplock bags. I had a spice cake mix in my pantry in case of a "baking emergency" and this recipe checked off all the boxes. I used the cake mix, 1/3 cup of canola oil, 3 eggs, and 1 1/2 cups mashed banana (3-4 medium). I also added a cup of toasted and chopped walnuts. I left my loaf plain but a vanilla glaze or a bit of powdered sugar after cooling would be excellent. One bowl to clean and I didn't even use my mixer! What a fun and clever recipe.

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