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4-Ingredient Banana Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 10 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This simple and delicious 4 Ingredient Banana Bread recipe combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the convenience of yellow cake mix. With just bananas, eggs, butter, and cake mix, you can bake a moist, tender loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. The recipe requires minimal prep and yields a delightful treat in just over an hour.

Ingredients

Banana Bread Ingredients

  • 5 bananas, very ripe
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 1 box yellow cake mix (approximately 15.25 oz)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the banana bread evenly.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the very ripe bananas, eggs, and melted butter. Use a fork to mash the bananas thoroughly while combining all the wet ingredients until smooth and consistent.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Pour the yellow cake mix into the bowl with the mashed bananas mixture. Stir everything together until the cake mix is fully incorporated and the batter looks uniform.
  4. Prepare Baking Pan: Spray a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan generously with cooking spray to prevent the bread from sticking during baking.
  5. Pour Batter: Transfer the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly for good baking results.
  6. Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 55 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the bread; it should come out clean when ready.
  7. Cool in Pan: Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and let the banana bread cool inside the pan for about 10 minutes. This allows it to set and makes removal easier.
  8. Cool on Rack: After 10 minutes, carefully remove the bread from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. This prevents sogginess and ensures the best texture.
  9. Slice and Serve: Once fully cooled, slice the banana bread into pieces. Serve as a delightful snack, breakfast, or dessert and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
  • You can substitute yellow cake mix with a moist vanilla cake mix if desired.
  • Make sure to grease your loaf pan well to avoid sticking.
  • Check the bread at 45 minutes to avoid overbaking, as ovens can vary.
  • Store leftover banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/4-ingredient-banana-bread-recipe/