These strawberry brownies are made with just 6 ingredients and are out of the oven in under 30 minutes. Use boxed cake mix and other simple ingredients to make an easy summertime dessert!
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♥️ Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Super simple. You can use a boxed cake mix to make fudgy, gooey brownies!
- Bursting with strawberry flavor. Not only are you going to get strawberries in the brownies, but the strawberry glaze on top of the dessert has a bright fruity flavor.
- They're really pretty! These bright pink brownies are definitely as memorable as they are yummy.
Love your dessert in bite-sized form? Try my Red Velvet Cream Cheese Brownies or Lemon Cake Mix Brownies!
🍓 Ingredients
(See recipe card at the bottom of this post for exact ingredient measurements.)
For Brownies
- strawberry cake mix - cake mix actually makes really amazing brownies! We'll just modify the other ingredients to make a rich, fudgy texture.
- eggs - I prefer using large eggs for my brownies.
- vegetable oil - I normally use butter with any boxed cake mix, but vegetable oil actually works much better in brownies. It gives the mixture that rich, gooey consistency.
- strawberry preserves - This is going to give your strawberry brownies an extra dose of sweet strawberry! If you don't have it on hand, no problem omitting it.
For Strawberry Glaze
- strawberry preserves - We're going to use those same preserves to give the glaze a strawberry flavor. Strawberry jelly or jam works just as well!
- powdered sugar - Make sure not to use granulated sugar; it won't give the glaze that smooth finish.
- milk - If you don't have milk for some reason, water will work too - it just won't be as thick and rich.
Additions & Substitutions
- Use any cake mix flavor you'd like! This recipe works really well as lemon brownies, banana brownies, or even a simple blondie made with yellow cake mix.
- Add an extra dose of sweetness by mixing 1 cup of white chocolate chips into the brownie batter before baking. You could even add dark chocolate chips for that legendary chocolate/strawberry combo we all love.
- Top your brownies with sliced fresh strawberries just before serving. These are also delicious with a sprinkle of freeze-dried strawberries over the top - they add a little crunch!
👨🍳 How to Make Strawberry Brownies
Step 1: Blend ingredients for brownie batter.
In a large bowl, blend cake mix, vegetable oil, and eggs. Spread the mixture in an 8x8" dish prepared with cooking spray.
Step 2: Bake in the oven.
Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes, until top starts to brown.
Step 3: Drizzle with strawberry glaze.
While the brownies cool, blend the milk, powdered sugar, and strawberry preserves. Drizzle this mixture over the brownies as they cool.
Pop the brownies in the fridge and allow the glaze to set for about an hour.
✅ More Helpful Tips & Tricks
- Baking dish options: these can be made in an 8x8" or 7x11" glass dish with similar results. For thinner brownies, bake in a 9x13" glass dish.
- Don't overmix! Working the brownie batter too much will result in chewy brownies.
- I recommend storing these in the fridge after baking. They're actually really delicious when they're cool! Enjoy them within 3-4 days of baking.
- The brownie mixture will be thick, almost like cookie dough. It will bake beautifully though - just make sure it's spread evenly in the pan.
More Yummy Strawberry Desserts
I hope you love this easy, yummy treat! 🍓 If you make this recipe, make sure to ⭐️ rate and 💬 review the recipe in the comments below. You can also share it on social media - just tag me at @lambertslately with your gorgeous brownies!
Strawberry Brownies
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Ingredients
For Brownies
- 15.25 oz strawberry cake mix
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
For Strawberry Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ⅓ cup strawberry preserves
- 2 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Blend cake mix, oil, and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Pour batter into an 8x8" glass baking dish prepared with cooking spray.
- Bake brownies at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes, until top of the brownies starts to brown.
- While brownies cool, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and ⅓ cup strawberry preserves. Drizzle this glaze over cooling brownies.
- Pop the brownies in the fridge and allow glaze to set for about an hour.
Notes
- Baking dish options: these can be made in an 8x8" or 7x11" glass dish with similar results. For thinner brownies, bake in a 9x13" glass dish.
- Don't overmix! Working the brownie batter too much will result in chewy brownies.
- I recommend storing these in the fridge after baking. They're actually really delicious when they're cool! Enjoy them within 3-4 days of baking.
- The brownie mixture will be thick, almost like cookie dough. It will bake beautifully though - just make sure it's spread evenly in the pan.
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Leslie Lambert is a lifestyle writer and content creator specializing in home organization, family recipes, and intentional living. With 16 years of experience in blogging and digital storytelling, she helps busy women create calm, purposeful homes they love.
