Description
Delightful Banana Bread brings comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, blending ripe bananas, flour, and eggs into a moist, irresistible treat. Simple ingredients create magic when mixed with love, promising warmth in each delectable slice you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 eggs
- 1 box yellow cake mix
Optional Add-ins:
- Nuts (optional)
Baking Essentials:
(No additional ingredients in this category)
Instructions
- Transform overripe bananas into a creamy, uniform texture by thoroughly mashing them in a spacious mixing vessel until no significant chunks remain.
- Incorporate eggs into the mashed bananas, whisking vigorously to create a smooth, integrated blend that will serve as the foundation for the bread.
- Gradually fold cake mix into the banana-egg mixture, stirring methodically to ensure complete incorporation without creating lumps or dry pockets.
- Prepare baking receptacles by applying a light coating of grease to prevent potential sticking and facilitate easy bread removal.
- Distribute the silky batter evenly between two small loaf containers, ensuring uniform thickness for consistent baking.
- Position the filled pans in a preheated oven set to 350°F, allowing the bread to transform from liquid to golden, fragrant loaves.
- Monitor baking progress by performing the toothpick test around 40 minutes – insert into the center and confirm it emerges clean and dry.
- Allow freshly baked bread to rest briefly in pans, enabling structural stabilization and easier removal.
- Transfer loaves to a wire cooling rack, permitting complete temperature equalization and preventing moisture accumulation.
- Serve one loaf warm, celebrating its tender crumb, and preserve the second loaf by carefully wrapping and freezing for future enjoyment.
Notes
- Select ultra-ripe bananas with dark brown or black spots for maximum sweetness and deeper banana flavor.
- Consider adding a splash of vanilla extract or cinnamon to enhance the bread’s aromatic profile and create more depth.
- Swap cake mix for gluten-free alternatives to accommodate dietary restrictions, ensuring those with sensitivities can enjoy this simple recipe.
- Check doneness by inserting a toothpick slightly off-center, as center testing might not accurately reflect complete baking in dense quick breads.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg