Banana Nut Muffins Cake Mix (Printer-Friendly Version)
Sweet and moist muffins packed with bananas and crunchy walnuts for a delicious homemade treat.
# Ingredients Needed:
→ Dry Ingredients
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1 box butter pecan cake mix (15.25 oz)
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
→ Wet Ingredients
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3 large ripe bananas, mashed
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3 large eggs, room temperature
→ Nuts
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1 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped, divided
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare two standard 12-cup muffin pans with nonstick spray or paper liners.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together butter pecan cake mix, all-purpose flour, and baking powder until thoroughly blended.
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Add mashed bananas, eggs, and 1 cup of chopped walnuts to the dry ingredients. Stir by hand just until all components are evenly combined, avoiding over-mixing.
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Divide the batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each approximately two-thirds full.
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Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts evenly over the surface of each muffin.
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Bake in the center of the oven for 17 to 20 minutes, or until muffin tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
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Let muffins rest in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely or serve them warm.
# Helpful Hints:
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Allowing eggs to come to room temperature improves batter emulsification and ensures even texture.
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Do not over-mix to maintain a soft, tender crumb.
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Use very ripe bananas for a pronounced, natural sweetness.