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December 22, 2015 · 61 Comments

Red Velvet Banana Bread

Breads & Muffins· Cakes & Pies· Holidays

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Red Velvet Banana Bread is easy to make with a cake mix and the recipe makes 5 loaves, perfect for a holiday gift!

Red Velvet Banana Bread

Neighbor gifts! This Red Velvet Banana Bread was made with love for my wonderful neighbors. It’s like banana bread and red velvet cake all at the same time. Plus it’s drizzled with white chocolate and sprinkled with Christmas cheer! What a delicious way to say I’m so happy you’re my neighbor.

Red Velvet Banana Bread

It’s also got nuts and chocolate chips which provides a sweet surprise. Moist, red and chocolatey!

Red Velvet Banana Bread

And it’s not hard to make! Start by mashing up a bunch of very ripe bananas.

Red Velvet Banana Bread

Mix up 2 red velvet cake mixes with oil, mashed bananas and eggs. Then stir in chocolate chips and chopped walnuts.

Here’s the mix I used in case you can’t find it at the store (affiliate):

Red Velvet Banana Bread

I used small foil loaf pans and lined them with parchment paper.

Here are the aluminum foil pans that I used (8 x 3.75). Click below to order them on Amazon (affiliate):

Red Velvet Banana Bread

Then sprayed the pans with cooking spray and added the batter, about two thirds full. This recipe makes 5 loaves.

Red Velvet Banana Bread

Bake at 350°F. for about 40  minutes.

Red Velvet Banana Bread

Let them cool, then drizzle with melted white chocolate.

Red Velvet Banana Bread

And top with Christmas sprinkles.

Here are the sprinkles that I used. Click below to get them on Amazon (affiliate):

Red Velvet Banana Bread

Let the chocolate set. It only takes about 30 minutes. Then wrap with clear plastic wrap, tie a ribbon around it and add your gift tag.

Red Velvet Banana Bread

I hope my neighbors like their Red Velvet Banana Bread! I made a couple of batches, so of course I did plenty of sampling. It is simply scrumptious!

Red Velvet Banana Bread
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5 from 1 vote

Red Velvet Banana Bread

Servings: 5 loaves

Ingredients

  • 2 red velvet cake mixes I used 2 (16.5 oz Duncan Hines red velvet cake mixes)
  • 6 eggs
  • 2/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 6 very ripe bananas mashed
  • 1 12 oz. package semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 8 ounces white candy melts
  • Sprinkles

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 5 (8" x 3 3/4" x 2 1/2") loaf pans with parchment paper. Spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Place first 4 ingredients in a large bowl. With an electric mixer, beat on low for 20 seconds, then turn up speed to medium and mix for 2 minutes. Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts. Pour batter into loaf pans. Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Let cool.
  • Place candy melts in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1-2 minutes or until completely melted. Stir until smooth. Pour into a clear plastic pastry bag. Cut the tip off and drizzle melted candy over the cooled bread. Let the candy melts set (about 20-30 minutes).
  • For a gift, wrap in clear plastic wrap. Tie a bow around it and add gift tag. Store at room temperature for 24 hours or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Red Velvet Banana Bread

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  1. sara says

    December 23, 2015 at 5:01 am

    beautiful Christmas gift & yummy too!!

    Reply
  2. Janice Alexander says

    September 3, 2016 at 6:55 pm

    I think this would make an awesome gift for your coworkers, and other special friends.

    Reply
    • Mom Loves Baking says

      September 5, 2016 at 12:06 pm

      Yes it would! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Carlene says

    October 25, 2016 at 12:49 am

    Can this be frozen until needed?

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    • Mom Loves Baking says

      October 26, 2016 at 6:37 pm

      You could freeze the red velvet banana bread without the chocolate drizzle.

      Reply
  4. Gail McDonald says

    November 2, 2016 at 10:07 pm

    Why do you need parchment paper?

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    • Mom Loves Baking says

      November 3, 2016 at 4:43 pm

      To keep the bread from sticking to the pan. You don’t have to use it if you don’t want to, but make sure to grease the pan really well or spray generously with non-stick cooking spray.

      Reply
  5. Moni A. says

    November 3, 2016 at 3:01 pm

    Parchment paper keeps the baked good from sticking in the pan. It eliminates the problem of having pieces your baked good sticking and breaking off.

    Reply
    • Mom Loves Baking says

      November 3, 2016 at 4:45 pm

      Yes, you are completely correct. Thank you for your comments. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Aleks says

    November 7, 2016 at 12:17 am

    Is the oil listed on top of whatever is needed for the boxed red velvet cake mix?

    Reply
    • Mom Loves Baking says

      November 7, 2016 at 8:41 pm

      No, the recipe states the total amount of oil needed for the bread. You don’t need to add extra.

      Reply
  7. Terri says

    November 7, 2016 at 3:39 pm

    Not an experienced baker but like to make recipe using tradional loaf pan. How long should I bake?

    Reply
    • Mom Loves Baking says

      November 7, 2016 at 8:44 pm

      You could use a 10″x5″ loaf pan and make two loaves or half the recipe and make one loaf. I would bake at 350°F. for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the bread comes out clean. I would check it at 40 minutes.

      Reply
  8. Susan says

    November 7, 2016 at 3:55 pm

    I would think a regular size loaf pan would take about an hour or maybe a little more. Check doneness with a toothpick.

    Reply
  9. Mika says

    November 17, 2016 at 5:12 am

    I’m planning to NOT use a cake mix. is it possible/ and what is its equivalent to home made mix?

    Reply
    • Mom Loves Baking says

      November 17, 2016 at 2:31 pm

      Hi Mika, I have not tried this recipe from scratch. I’m sorry I can’t be of more help. Let me know if you can figure it out. Good luck!

      Reply
    • Laura Chan says

      December 16, 2019 at 2:31 pm

      Hi, I tried this recipe to substitute the cake mixes. I know it’s for cupcakes but it comes out great as a cake also. So I would usually double the recipe to equal 2 cake mixes.
      https://www.lifeloveandsugar.com/moist-vanilla-cupcakes/

      Reply
  10. Emiliana M. Coronel says

    November 17, 2016 at 5:36 am

    This recipe looks so good. I really want to try it. Please guide me as to how many cups of RED VELVET MIX i should use?
    Thank You!!!

    Reply
    • Mom Loves Baking says

      November 17, 2016 at 2:32 pm

      Hi Emiliana, If you scroll to the bottom of the post, you will see the complete recipe for Red Velvet Banana Bread. Enjoy!

      Reply
  11. Whitney says

    November 19, 2016 at 1:49 am

    Should these be refrigerated?

    Reply
    • Mom Loves Baking says

      November 20, 2016 at 7:47 pm

      Store at room temperature for 24 hours or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

      Reply
  12. Rebecca says

    November 22, 2016 at 2:50 am

    Is there water in this recipe? I’m counting the first five ingredients and it includes the chocolate chips then? But then it says to stir those in with the nuts?

    Reply
    • Mom Loves Baking says

      November 22, 2016 at 1:32 pm

      Hi Becky, There is no water in this recipe. The bananas replace the water that’s normally added in a cake mix.

      Reply
  13. Emiliana M. Coronel says

    November 27, 2016 at 4:05 pm

    Hi Lise, thank you for replying to my inquiry.
    Yes I saw and read the complete recipe. It did say 2 Red Velvet Mix. I’m sorry but the Red Velvet Mix I see around comes in different packaging, different quantity. Please let me know in terms of measuring cups the amount of Red Velvet Mix I should use for this very interesting recipe of yours.
    I’m a new baker. I’m so eager to try this out. I want to give it as gifts to friends.
    Thank you.
    More power to you.

    Reply
    • Mom Loves Baking says

      November 27, 2016 at 11:04 pm

      Hi Emiliana, I’m so glad you want to make my recipe. I’m sorry that I don’t know the exact amount of cake mix per box. I did use a 16.5 ounce box of Duncan Hines brand Red Velvet Cake Mix. I’ve provided a link on the post if you want to order them from Amazon. Or perhaps you have a scale? You could weigh the mix you are using. Good luck!

      Reply
  14. cheryl says

    November 27, 2016 at 7:00 pm

    Place first 4 ingredients not 5 in a large bowl, Mix with electric mixer. Then add chips and nuts. Right? Or am I missing an ingredient?

    Reply
    • Mom Loves Baking says

      November 27, 2016 at 9:55 pm

      First 4 ingredients (sorry about the typo, I’m correcting it now).

      Reply
  15. Allison says

    November 29, 2016 at 8:13 pm

    After baking, how long should I let the bread cool in the pans?

    Reply
    • Mom Loves Baking says

      November 29, 2016 at 9:11 pm

      Until they are completely cool. Depends on the temperature of your house. Maybe 30 minutes to an hour.

      Reply
  16. Mckenna says

    December 4, 2016 at 2:25 pm

    The recipe says it yields 5 loafs, but in a comment about you said it yields 2 loafs in a 10×5. Does that mean it makes 5 mini loafs?

    Reply
    • Mom Loves Baking says

      December 5, 2016 at 2:59 pm

      To clarify, this recipe will make five (8″x3.75″) loaves or two (10″x5″) loaves.

      Reply
  17. Cookie says

    December 6, 2016 at 3:38 am

    I don’t want to use nuts… should I add more chocolate chips, substitute with M&Ms, or just leave them out?

    Reply
    • Mom Loves Baking says

      December 6, 2016 at 1:25 pm

      Just leave out.

      Reply
  18. Heather says

    December 9, 2016 at 8:20 pm

    Does the chocolate not stick to the plastic wrap? My concern is that it will or it’ll smear and want it to be this cute.

    Reply
    • Mom Loves Baking says

      December 9, 2016 at 8:32 pm

      If you put the bread in the refrigerator after drizzling the chocolate, then it will firm up and not stick to the plastic.

      Reply
  19. Jessica says

    December 10, 2016 at 4:40 pm

    How much- in cups- for 6 bananas?

    Reply
    • Mom Loves Baking says

      December 12, 2016 at 10:23 pm

      Two cups of mashed banana = 6 bananas.

      Reply
  20. Diana says

    December 12, 2016 at 4:02 am

    If I want to make only one loaf what are the measurements?

    Reply
    • Mom Loves Baking says

      December 12, 2016 at 10:23 pm

      Half the recipe and use one 10″x5″ loaf pan.

      Reply
  21. Christian says

    December 15, 2016 at 8:13 pm

    Is that 40 mins in the oven for all 5 loaves together or each one at a time? Sorry. Not an experienced baker.

    Reply
    • Mom Loves Baking says

      December 16, 2016 at 4:01 pm

      Yes, 40 minutes for all 5 loaves, if you can fit them all in your oven or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

      Reply
    • Rosalie Borrego says

      November 17, 2019 at 1:01 pm

      Can I make red velvet loaf using water on Duncan Hines Box instead of bananas?

      Reply
      • Lise Ode says

        November 21, 2019 at 12:08 pm

        Yes, you could make a regular red velvet loaf by preparing the mix according to package instructions. It might make less loaves though without the bananas. Probably 4 loaves using 4 (8″ x 3 3/4″ x 2 1/2″) loaf pans.

        Reply
  22. Sharon Wiebe says

    December 16, 2016 at 6:43 pm

    Can you use olive and or grapeseed oil!

    Reply
    • Mom Loves Baking says

      December 17, 2016 at 10:12 pm

      I think you could use olive oil. Not sure about grapeseed oil, I’ve never used that before.

      Reply
  23. Patsy says

    December 20, 2016 at 2:22 am

    I am making this now, but omitting chocolate chips, Frosting, candies. I substituted butter.. because I had grabbed wrong recipe, AN started, AN had butter out, an semi melted. So switched right recipe, put dry mix done did aside for another time. AN started this recipe.. If the batter tasting fantastic alone doesn’t say something, I hope cake does, because batter alone was great.

    Reply
    • Mom Loves Baking says

      December 20, 2016 at 5:55 pm

      Hope it turns out great. Enjoy!

      Reply
  24. Sara Hardy says

    December 20, 2016 at 4:29 pm

    I’ve made 15 loaves of this now for neighbors, friends and my husbands coworkers! It’s a HUGE hit! Thank you so much for sharing and Merry Christmas!!!!

    Reply
    • Mom Loves Baking says

      December 20, 2016 at 5:53 pm

      How wonderful! So glad you like it! Merry Christmas! 🙂

      Reply
  25. Danica says

    December 20, 2016 at 6:16 pm

    Hi, do 3 bananas equate for 1.5 cups of water? I’m using a different cake mix and the ingredient amounts are a bit different. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Mom Loves Baking says

      December 21, 2016 at 2:35 pm

      If you’re using one cake mix or half of this recipe, then I would use 3 bananas or 1 cup of mashed bananas. Enjoy!

      Reply
  26. Lisa Reid says

    December 20, 2016 at 9:52 pm

    Hi I am making mine as we speak. I ended up using the mini loaves pan. I had a total of 10 with this.

    Reply
    • Mom Loves Baking says

      December 21, 2016 at 2:36 pm

      That’s great! Enjoy!

      Reply
  27. Davina says

    December 21, 2016 at 7:02 pm

    Love this recipe!! I will be making more for my coworkers and for my family they love it!

    Reply
    • Mom Loves Baking says

      December 21, 2016 at 7:40 pm

      So glad you love it! Enjoy!

      Reply
  28. Zelanda's Kitchen says

    January 30, 2017 at 7:41 pm

    Omg I am in love!!! ??? Your red velvet banana bread was soooo good! So good I had to write about it and share it with everyone I know lol ???. Here’s my blog post link http://www.bit.ly/foodiefiles. If anyone hasn’t made this yet make it! You won’t be disappointed!

    Reply
    • Mom Loves Baking says

      January 31, 2017 at 2:38 pm

      Thank you, Zelanda’s Kitchen! 🙂

      Reply
  29. Kaitlyn Schlemmer says

    December 14, 2019 at 6:40 pm

    For me, this only made 4 loaves with the same size pan. Maybe I’m filling them too much, but it still turns out the around same size as yours. This recipe was really good though!

    Reply
  30. Christie Kezlan says

    December 23, 2019 at 10:30 pm

    Following the directions, the bread tasted delicious but the drizzled candy on top was so hard it was very difficult to cut through the loaf without tearing the pieces. Is this normal or did I do something wrong?

    Reply

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