Banana Cake With Cake Mix And Sour Cream
Do you have overripe bananas at home that are almost too ripe to eat? Don't throw them away; make a delicious banana cake with cake mix and sour cream instead. This recipe is super easy and requires only a few ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry.
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, mashed bananas, sour cream, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and cinnamon (if using). Mix everything together until smooth and well combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth out the surface with a spatula.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool completely before slicing and serving. Dust with powdered sugar (if using) before serving.
Tips and Variations
- If you don't have a yellow cake mix, you can use a white or vanilla cake mix instead. The flavor will be slightly different but still delicious.
- If you want your banana cake to have a stronger banana flavor, add one more banana to the batter.
- You can also add chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or raisins to the batter for some extra crunch and texture.
- If you prefer a different frosting or topping, you can frost the cake with cream cheese frosting or drizzle it with caramel sauce.
- If you don't have sour cream, you can use plain Greek yogurt instead.
- You can also make this recipe into banana cupcakes by using a cupcake tin and baking for 18-20 minutes.
Now that you know how to make a delicious banana cake with cake mix and sour cream, you can enjoy a tasty and easy dessert anytime. Whether you serve it for breakfast, brunch, or as a dessert, this banana cake will surely be a hit with everyone.