Easy Pumpkin Spice Box Cake Banana Bread

I just bought these bananas the other day and was about to throw ‘em away because they got over ripe too fast before we could eat ‘em all.

But then I thought I felt a chill outside and saw a leaf fall from a tree. That means it’s officially pumpkin spice season right?

Instead of wasting food I decided I should make Easy Pumpkin Spice Box Cake Banana Bread.

So cook with me…Let’s vibe!

Ingredients

15.25 oz spice box cake mix

3 overripe bananas

Wet Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract

1/4 cup avocado oil

2 tablespoons butter

2 large eggs

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Glaze

2 oz cream cheese

2 tablespoons butter

1.5 cups powder sugar

1/8 teaspoon sea salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1-2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and/or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

In a large mixing bowl, mash the overripe bananas until smooth.

Stir in the lemon juice and vanilla extract.

Add the avocado oil, melted butter, and eggs. Mix until all the wet ingredients are well combined.

Gradually add the spice box cake mix to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; you want a tender banana bread.

Fold in the chopped walnuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly.

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Slice and enjoy your delicious, pumpkin spiced banana bread!

Optional Cream Cheese Glaze:

In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and well combined.

Gradually sift in the powdered sugar, mixing continuously to avoid lumps.

Continue to beat the mixture until it becomes light and fluffy.

Add the sea salt and vanilla extract to the mixture, and blend until fully integrated.

Slowly add the milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, while stirring or beating the mixture. Continue adding milk until you reach your desired glaze consistency—thicker for spreading or thinner for drizzling.

Use the glaze icing immediately on your fresh baked pumpkin spice Box Cake Banana Bread.

If needed, warm it slightly to make it easier to drizzle and enjoy!