The Quickest and Easiest Recipe Banana Bread With Cake Mix and Pudding

Last Updated on December 29, 2022

This is the easiest, quickest, and most delicious banana bread with cake mix and pudding. You can make it for a special occasion or a snack!

This recipe is so incredibly convenient because we have replaced all the dry ingredients with a simple cake mix. Cake mixes and instant puddings are easy to use, budget-friendly, and save you a ton of prepping time! This banana bread made with cake mix and pudding is fluffy, soft, and packed with mouthwatering banana flavors!

What You Will Need To Make Banana Bread With Cake Mix And Pudding

Ingredients

• 1 box yellow cake mix
• 1 packet instant pudding powder, banana-flavored
• 4 large eggs, whisked
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla essence
• 1 cup (250 ml) milk
• 1/4 cup (62.5 ml) extra virgin olive oil
• 3 ripe medium bananas, mashed
• Powdered sugar, garnish (optional)

Equipment

• Bread loaf tin or 10-inch round cake tin
• Large glass mixing bowl
• Sieve
• Whisk
• Silicone spatula

Step-by-step instructions for this banana bread recipe with cake mix and pudding

Step 1: Preheat the oven and prepare the baking tins

Preheat your oven to 350°F and make sure that the oven rack is in the middle position. Line the baking tin of your choice with non-stick baking paper (on the bottom) and non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2: Combine the ingredients

In a large bowl, sift together the yellow cake mix and the banana-flavored instant pudding. Next, create a well in the middle of the mixed dry ingredients and add the whisked eggs, vanilla essences, milk, and olive oil. Using a whisk, mix the ingredients together until they are just combined.

Then, gently fold in the mashed banana until the mixture is just combined. Do not over-mix the batter.

Step 3: Bake the banana bread

Gently pour the batter into the lined cake tin. Do not bang the cake tin against a table to remove air bubbles – we want the air bubbles to help create some rise in the cake.

Bake the banana bread with cake mix and pudding. After 35 minutes, check whether the cake has been baked completely through by testing it with a toothpick. If it is still raw inside, continue baking it for another 5-10 minutes or until it is done and golden brown.

Step 4: Cool your banana bread and decorate it

Once fully baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to completely cool before decorating it.

Then, when the cake has finally cooled, you can continue decorating it however you want. This banana bread made with cake mix is delicious on its own, dusted with some powdered sugar. You can also check out our decorating section below for some more ideas!

Learn more about How To Cool A Cake Overnight.

Decorating Ideas For This Banana Bread Recipe With Cake Mix And Pudding

You can use this useful flavor-pairing site to help you create a cake that is well-balanced in flavor. We absolutely love adding some freshly chopped and lightly toasted walnuts or some freshly cut strawberries.

If you want to make a frosting for this banana bread, you can create a delicious coconut buttercream frosting, or simply whip up some cream cheese or Mascarpone cheese. Sweetened whipped cream or even vanilla-flavored ice cream also makes excellent accompaniments for this cake.

For garnish, you have a ton of options you can choose from! As we have mentioned, we love adding some chopped walnuts, but hazelnuts, peanuts, or almonds work equally well. You can also add some toasted coconut flakes or chocolate shavings.

For fresh fruit or freshly cut fruit, the ones that will pair best with this banana bread are berries (including blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries), stone fruits (like plums and apricots), and tropical fruits (for example kiwi, pomegranates, and mango).

Tips And Tricks For Banana Bread Made With Cake Mix

• If you do not have non-stick baking paper or cooking spray, you can brush the cake tin with melted butter and lightly dust it with cake flour.
• You have to use the ripest possible bananas you can find. Ripe bananas ensure that you have a smooth texture in your banana bread and that you get a very intense and authentic banana flavor.
• You can either mash the bananas to create a completely lump-free and smooth puree, or you can roughly mash them using a fork. This will obviously affect the texture of your final cake, however, even if you have a lumpy banana inside the batter, once baked it will become soft.
• If you cannot find banana-flavored instant pudding, you can also use vanilla-flavored instant pudding. And, if you want to intensify the banana flavor then, simply add about half a teaspoon (2.5 ml) of banana extract.
• You can substitute the milk with vegan milk like almond milk, coconut milk (or cream), or even macadamia milk.
• To make this banana bread with cake mix and pudding completely vegan, first, make sure to use a vegan cake mix and instant pudding. Then, substitute the milk with vegan milk as mentioned above.

Read more about Remarkable Egg Substitutes: Healthy Egg Alternatives.

How To Store This Banana Bread?

You can place this banana bread inside an airtight container or a cake-storing container (as long as it has an air-tight seal) and leave it at room temperature. The bread will stay fresh for up to 3 days. Alternatively, you can place it inside the fridge where it will stay moist and fresh for between 5-7 days.

You can also wrap the banana bread in plastic or saran wrap, then foil, and freeze it for up to 3 months. To defrost, simply remove it from the freezer and thaw it inside the fridge or at room temperature. Freezing this banana bread works best when it hasn’t been decorated.

Servings And Preparation Time For Banana Bread Using Cake Mix

Preparation Time	Baking Time	Servings
10 minutes	35-45 minutes	12 slices

Can You Make Banana Bread with Angel Food Cake Mix?

You can make banana bread with angel food cake mix. However, you have to be careful as angel food cake is light and it can cave in and become dense from the weight of the bananas.

To make banana bread with angel food cake mix you simply need one box of angel food cake mix and two to three mashed bananas, as well as 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans if desired. Smash the bananas together until smooth and mix with the angel food cake mix and add in your nuts. Then, add the mixture to a greased cake pan and bake according to the instructions on the box.

Is Homemade Banana Bread Fattening?

Since homemade banana bread contains sugar and butter, it is not considered a healthy food. However, you can enjoy it in moderation without having to feel guilty. Though it contains bananas, banana bread is often high in sugar, calories, and fat.

A typical banana bread recipe contains flour, leavening agents, bananas, butter and/or vegetable oil, sugar, eggs, salt, and vanilla extract. The exact ingredients will vary by recipe. It is also normal for banana bread to contain add-ins such as cinnamon, chocolate chips, or nuts.

How to Make Healthy Banana Bread Easy?

There are healthier versions of banana bread you can make at home. Instead of using sugar, you can use maple syrup or honey as a sweetener. In addition, instead of butter, you can use greek yogurt and/or coconut oil.

You can also replace all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour to make it healthier. Instead of adding chocolate, you can add raisins or chopped nuts to your banana bread.

Is Banana Bread Easy to Digest?

Since banana bread is often high in sugar, calories, and fat, it can be hard to digest for some people. It also contains gluten, so it can be hard to digest for those with gluten allergies.

Making banana bread gluten-free can make it easier to digest. In addition, making a healthier version of banana bread can make it easier to digest for some people.

How Many Carbs are in a Slice of Homemade Banana Bread?

The exact amount of carbs in a slice of banana bread will depend on the recipe you are using and the size of the slice you are eating. On average, the number of carbs in a slice of banana bread will range from 10 to 18.

To find out the exact number of carbs in a slice of homemade banana bread can be found using a nutrition calculator. Simply enter the ingredients, measurements, and servings to find the nutrition facts of your banana bread, including the carbs.

How Much Sugar is in Homemade Banana Bread?

The exact amount of sugar in a slice of banana bread will depend on the recipe you are using and the size of the slice you are eating. On average, the amount of sugar in a slice of banana bread will range from 10 to 22 grams depending on the recipe.

You can also use a nutrition calculator to find the amount of sugar in the banana bread recipe you are using. Simply enter the ingredients, measurements, and servings to find the nutrition facts of the banana bread recipe you made, including the amount of sugar in grams.

The Best Banana Bread Recipe With Cake Mix And Pudding!

This is truly one of the best and easiest banana bread recipes you will ever find! Because you are replacing a ton of ingredients with a cake pre-mix and instant pudding, you can cut away a ton of unnecessary prep time, especially during a busy work week or jam-packed weekend!

You can let us know in the comments how your banana bread came out and if you have any questions! And, feel free to share this with your fellow bakers!