Banana Nut Bread With Cake Mix And Pudding
Banana nut bread is a delicious and comforting treat that is perfect for breakfast, snack time or as a sweet dessert. Making banana nut bread from scratch can be time-consuming and intimidating, but with the help of cake mix and pudding, it's easy and fun to make. In this article, we will discuss everything you need to know about making banana nut bread with cake mix and pudding.
Ingredients
First, let's take a look at the ingredients you will need to make banana nut bread with cake mix and pudding:
- 1 box yellow cake mix (18.25 oz)
- 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz)
- 4 ripe bananas, mashed
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
You can easily find these ingredients at your local grocery store. Be sure to choose ripe bananas with brown spots on the skin, as they are sweeter and easier to mash.
Instructions
Now that you have gathered your ingredients, let's get started on making your banana nut bread with cake mix and pudding:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, mashed bananas, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Mix until well blended.
- Add chopped walnuts to the batter and stir until evenly distributed.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared loaf pans.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the bread comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let cool in the pans for 10 minutes.
- Loosen the edges of the bread with a knife and remove from the pans.
- Let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Variations
If you want to switch up the classic banana nut bread recipe, you can try these variations:
- Substitute the yellow cake mix with a chocolate or devil's food cake mix for a chocolate banana nut bread.
- Add a cup of chocolate chips to the batter for a chocolate chip banana nut bread.
- Replace the walnuts with pecans or almonds for a different nutty flavor.
- Add a teaspoon of cinnamon to the batter for a spiced banana nut bread.
- Use three mashed bananas and one cup of canned pumpkin for a fall-inspired pumpkin banana nut bread.
Conclusion
Making banana nut bread with cake mix and pudding is an easy and delicious way to enjoy a classic treat. With the help of these simple instructions and variations, you can create a personalized and unique banana nut bread that everyone will love. Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors and ingredients to find your perfect recipe.
