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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast & Brunch

    Pumpkin Banana Bread {Cake Mix}

    Published: Oct 9, 2024 by Abeer Rizvi · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Easy pumpkin banana bread recipe with cake mix, homemade with simple ingredients. This sweet loaf is soft, moist, tender, full of spices and pumpkin puree.

    Easy Pumpkin Banana Bread Loaf With Cake Mix on White Dish.

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    When Fall is in the air so are all of the delectable smells of pumpkin, apples, and cinnamon. Not to mention all of those warm, baked goods being made. That's why I love this bread, because it has all the smells and tastes of the season. If you enjoy this bread, then you will likely also enjoy my Easy Pumpkin Bread (With Cake Mix) and Easy Banana Bread (With Cake Mix). Fill your kitchen with the smell of Fall!

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    • Key ingredients
    • Variations
    • How to make easy pumpkin banana bread recipe with cake mix?
    • Tips and techniques
    • Storage
    • Recipe FAQs
    • More pumpkin desserts
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    Key ingredients

    • Bananas- Be sure they are ripe.
    • Pumpkin puree- This is not the same as pie filling.
    • Eggs- Use large at room temperature.
    • Oil- Makes the bread moist.
    • Cake mix- I like spice cake best with this recipe.

    Variations

    • Add a glaze on top- This Powdered Sugar Glaze, for example, would be a perfect pair.
    • Drizzle chocolate- Such as this Chocolate Ganache (2 Ingredients) on top or just melted chocolate.
    • Some add-ins options for this sweet bread- Chocolate chips, shredded coconut, sprinkles, peanut butter chips, caramel bits, or chopped nuts like pecans, peanuts, or cashews.
    • Try a different cake mix- Use a chocolate cake mix instead for a pumpkin chocolate bread. You can also use a yellow cake mix, and if you still want the spice flavor just add in 2.5 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice.
    • Add a streusel topping- This is made by mixing together brown sugar, butter, flour, and cinnamon (optional), then tossing that on top of the batter prior to baking.
    • Top with frosting- Cream Cheese Frosting is my favorite and you can even try this Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting. To add a bit of tanginess that balances the spices you can layer the top with Easy Sour Cream Frosting (Vanilla) or Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting.
    Slice of Sweet Bread That's Partially Eaten on White Dish.

    How to make easy pumpkin banana bread recipe with cake mix?

    1. Mix together- Mashed bananas, pumpkin puree, eggs and oil.
    2. Add cake mix- And mix until just combined.
    3. Pour batter- Into loaf pans.
    4. Bake- Until an inserted toothpick in the center comes out clean.

    Tips and techniques

    • You must use pumpkin puree- Not pumpkin pie filling. They are not interchangeable.
    • Why did my bread sink in the middle?- This can be due to several factors, including inaccurate measurements, opening oven door during baking causing a drastic drop in temperature, or even an oven that is not calibrated correctly. You may also just need to cook it a bit longer.
    • Buy the right cake mix- This recipe is for a 15.25 oz box of cake mix, not a smaller one, so be sure to check.
    • Use room temperature ingredients- Because this helps everything blend together more smoothly.
    • Ripe bananas- You don't want to use green bananas for this or else it won't turn out with good flavor or texture. However, be sure they are not so ripe that they are practically rotting. Sometimes they are just too far gone even for bread and you just need to let them go.
    • How can I tell it's done?- A good rule of thumb is to insert a toothpick into the center of the bread. When it comes out clean it is ready. Just be sure not to overcook, because then the bread will be dry.
    • Don't over-mix the batter- Because then the bread can become chewy.

    Storage

    • Room temperature- This can be stored in a container on the counter for 2-3 days.
    • Refrigerate- Store in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
    • Freeze- Store in a sealed container and wrap in plastic wrap to keep for up to 1 month. Thaw before serving.
    • Make ahead- You can make this dish up to 3 days in advance if kept in a sealed container in the fridge. You can also make and freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw before serving.

    Recipe FAQs

    Why didn't my bread rise? Why is it raw in the middle and gummy?

    It needs more time to rise and cook in the oven. Also, be sure to use accurate measurements so you don't get too much or too little of one ingredient. You also want to check your oven temperature and keep the oven door closed during baking.

    Is pumpkin puree same as pumpkin pie filling?

    No. Puree is pure pumpkin blended up to a smooth consistency whereas the pie filling has added ingredients, like spices, sugar, and thickening agents.

    Why does my pumpkin bread have no flavor?

    Be sure you measure ingredients correctly so that one ingredient, such as flour, isn't overpowering the pumpkin flavor. Also, make sure you are using puree from a baking pumpkin as opposed to a carving pumpkin.

    Why is my sweet bread dry and crumbly?

    This can happen when you cook it for too long or when you measure ingredients incorrectly.

    More pumpkin desserts

    • Easy Pumpkin pie (5 Ingredients)
    • Easy Pumpkin Cake (With Cake Mix)
    • Easy Pumpkin Bars (Cream Cheese Frosting)
    • Easy Baked Pumpkin Donuts (With Cake Mix)
    • Easy Pumpkin Cookies (With Cake Mix)

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    Easy Pumpkin Banana Bread Loaf With Cake Mix on White Dish.

    Easy Pumpkin Banana Bread (Cake Mix)

    Abeer Rizvi
    Easy pumpkin banana bread recipe with cake mix, homemade with simple ingredients. Soft, moist, tender, full of spices and pumpkin puree.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 45 minutes mins
    Total Time 55 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 18 Slices
    Calories 211 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • 3 Bananas Ripe, Mashed
    • ½ cup Pumpkin puree Not pumpkin pie filling!
    • 3 Eggs Large, Room temperature
    • ½ cup Oil
    • 1 box Spice cake mix 15.25 oz. box

    Instructions
     

    • In a large mixing bowl, mix together mashed bananas, pumpkin puree, eggs and oil until smooth.
    • Add cake mix and mix until just combined. Don't over-mix!
    • Pour batter into two greased/floured loaf pans (Dimensions: 8x4).
    • Bake at 350 degrees F for 45- 50 minutes or until an inserted toothpick in the center comes out clean.

    Notes

    • If you are using a yellow cake mix, you will have to add 2.5 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice in the batter.  
    • Cake mix boxes have been getting smaller in size. This recipe works well with a 15.25 oz. box and not the smaller ones. If you have the smaller box, you will have to add more cake mix powder from an additional box until you have a total of 15.25 oz. 
    • Read additional tips and variations above. 
    • Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 211kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 192mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 1.112IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 2mg

    An automated tool is used to calculate the nutritional information. As such, I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information provided for any recipe on this site.

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