How to make easy strawberry brownies with a strawberry cake mix and just a few simple ingredients for the quickest dessert ever.
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I honestly don’t know which one I love more. These strawberry cheesecake cookies or these strawberry brownies!
When it comes to deciding on which strawberry dessert to make, I guess it just depends what I have on hand… a strawberry cake mix for these or dried strawberries for the cookies!
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Strawberry Brownies Recipe
Hi Fantabulosity readers. It’s Meg again from Meg’s Everyday Indulgence bringing you one of my favorite strawberry desserts!
Why You’ll Love this Recipe
- This easy dessert recipe is made with a cake mix!
- Strawberry lovers may just find that this is one of their new favorite recipes!
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Easy with Strawberry Cake Mix
Sometimes I love a from-scratch dessert but more often than not, that sweet tooth strikes and you want dessert now. That’s where these Strawberry Brownies come in.
They start with a strawberry cake mix to make these a cinch to whip up. We’re talking less than 5 minutes from start to in the oven.
Ingredients for Strawberry Brownies
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Box strawberry cake mix
- Eggs
- Vegetable or canola oil
- Vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar
- Strawberry jam
- Milk
Brownie Batter
Start by making the batter. In a large bowl, pour in the strawberry cake mix. (Image 1 below.)
Next, pour in the 2 large eggs and oil and mix strawberry cake mix in with the wet ingredients. (Images 2 & 3 below.)
The batter will be thick so keep at it until the ingredients come together. Press the batter into a greased 8×8 square baking pan. (Image 4 below.) You can also line the baking pan with parchment or foil if you prefer.
Bake for 18-22 minutes, until they are just cooked through. You want that thick, dense texture like a brownie, and overcooking will create a more cake-like texture.
Let cool completely before adding frosting.
Brownie Frosting
The simple glaze is optional but adds a whole other dimension to the strawberry brownies so I definitely recommend it.
While the brownies are baking, or afterward, you can whisk together the powdered sugar, strawberry jam, and milk until you reach a thick consistency. (Images 5 & 6 below.)
Pour glaze over the cooled brownies and then cut in to small pieces.
Not only does the glaze add more sweetness to the brownies but it also provides another pop of strawberry flavor.
How to Store Strawberry Brownies
Because of the frosting, these brownies will easily stick together. Because of this, you should store them in a single layer in an airtight container.
You can also layer parchment paper between layers if you need to stack them. Just be aware some of the frosting may stick as it doesn’t harden.
They are best when consumed within 4 days.
A Fun Recipe to Make with Kids
If you find yourself stuck at home and need a fun activity to do with the kids, this strawberry brownie recipe is a great option. Kiddos can mix them up all on their own and have fun pressing the batter into the pan.
Fun and Tasty Additions:
These brownies are great on their own or jazzed up with the simple strawberry frosting. But if you’re feeling extra fancy, here’s some more fun mix-in ideas:
- White chocolate chips
- Dark chocolate chips
- Sprinkles
- Freeze dried strawberries on top or pulverized and mixed into the batter
I don’t recommend adding in fresh strawberries to this recipe. Why? Fresh strawberries contain lots of water and as they bake, they release that water which would negatively affect the texture of the finished product.
Because of their beautiful color, strawberry brownies would be perfect for many different occasions.
They would make a festive dessert for Valentine’s Day, Easter, baby showers, and girls nights. When would you serve these delicious strawberry brownies?
Strawberry Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
For the glaze:
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 Tbsp. strawberry jam
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8×8 pan with nonstick spray or line with foil. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix strawberry cake mix, eggs, oil and vanilla extract. Press into the prepared pan. Bake for 18-22 minutes, until just done. Let cool completely
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, strawberry jam and milk. Spread over the cooled strawberry brownies.
Jennifer says
I have to say, that these brownies are amazing! I wasn’t sure if they’d be too sweet, but they are perfect!
Jessica says
Yay!!! Thank you so much. I’m so glad that you liked them!
Beth Reilly says
I made these last night to test them out for Valentine’s Day and they are amazing! I am definitely making them again!
Jessica says
Woo hoo!! So glad that you liked them. Thank you so much for letting us know!
Jen says
The perfectly pink sweet afternoon treat! I’m going to make them again for Valentine’s day since they’re just so pretty.
Jessica says
Right?! I think I’ll have to join you in that too! 🙂 Thank you!
diann tracy says
I wonder if you could use different kinds of Cake mix, and just adjust the kind of frosting on top of them?
Jessica says
I don’t see why not! I plan to try lemon for sure!
Cristy Carson says
Could you use strawberry pie filling in the cake and maybe in the icing to
Jessica says
Hi Cristy! I’ve never tried that and I’d be cautious of it in the batter, since it would be adding more liquid and it may have a harder time getting to the right consistency… but if you try it, I’d love to hear how it is, thank you!
Ann says
Horrible recipe. Baked them at 350 for 30 minutes (checking it at 18, 20, 22 and then every 2 min), in an 8 inch pan, and they still weren’t cooked enough in the middle. This is more like strawberry lava cake.
Jessica says
Hi Ann! I’m sorry they didn’t turn out for you. I’m not sure why it wouldn’t have cooked in the middle!