Description
These Strawberry Cake Mix Brownies combine the ease of a boxed cake mix with the rich, fruity flavor of fresh strawberry glaze. This quick and simple recipe yields moist, tender brownies with a sweet strawberry glaze topping — perfect for an easy dessert or snack that’s both delicious and visually appealing.
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberry Brownies:
- 15.25 ounce box strawberry cake mix
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
Strawberry Glaze:
- ⅔ cup powdered sugar
- 2 Tablespoons strawberry jam
- 2 Tablespoons heavy cream (or milk)
- pinch fine sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and set it aside to make removal easy after baking.
- Mix Brownie Batter: In a large bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, ⅓ cup vegetable oil, and 2 large eggs. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined into a thick batter.
- Form and Bake Brownies: Press the thick batter evenly into the prepared baking dish using the palm of your hands to spread it out uniformly. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan.
- Prepare Strawberry Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together ⅔ cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons strawberry jam, 2 tablespoons heavy cream, and a pinch of sea salt until smooth and glaze-like. Add more cream or milk if needed to achieve a glue-like consistency.
- Glaze and Slice: Spread the strawberry glaze evenly over the cooled brownies. Once glazed, slice the brownies into 16 bars for serving.
Notes
- Variation: For extra flavor and texture, mix in ½ cup white chocolate chips into the batter before baking. To reduce sweetness, you can skip the glaze topping.
- Storage: Store brownies in an airtight container for up to 3 days. If freezing, do so without the glaze for up to 3 months. Thaw frozen brownies overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature before serving.
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