Strawberry Cake Mix Brownies

These Strawberry Cake Mix Brownies are soft, rich, and full of sweet strawberry flavor. Plus, you only need a few simple ingredients to help you make this sweet treat.

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The next time you have last-minute guests and you need something sweet to make quickly, this is the recipe for you. Plus, with basic ingredients, you don’t have to worry about making a trip to the grocery store.

The best part about this recipe is that it’s so easy to customize. So, feel free to get creative in the kitchen and make this to your family’s preferences.

slice of strawberry cake mix brownie held in womans hand

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • These Strawberry Cake Mix Brownies combine the ease of a cake mix with the decadence of homemade brownies, making them an easy way to satisfy your sweet tooth.
  • Plus, you can customize this recipe to make it as simple or as elaborate as you’d like.
  • All of the ingredients are budget-friendly so you don’t have to worry about spending a ton of money at the grocery store.

🛒Ingredients

bag of strawberry cake mix, butter, eggs, strawberry jam, milk, and powdered sugar

You only need a handful of ingredients and a little bit of time to help you make this recipe. Another great thing about this recipe is that all of these ingredients are common pantry and fridge staples you may not even need to make a trip to your local grocery store.

  • strawberry cake mix
  • eggs
  • salted butter
  • powdered sugar
  • strawberry preserves
  • milk

See the recipe card below for quantities.

🔪 How to Make Strawberry Cake Mix Brownies

Making these simple cake mix brownies is so easy all you need to do is follow these instructions or the full steps in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Step 1: Preheat the oven and prepare your baking dish

Preheat the oven to 350° spray an 8×8 baking dish with cooking spray and line it with parchment paper, having the paper come up the two sides of the baking dish so you can pull the brownies out once done. 

strawberry cake mix in a stainless steel mixing bowl with a wooden spoon

Step 2: Make the brownie batter

In a large bowl mix the strawberry cake mix, eggs, and the melted butter until combined.

baked strawberry brownies in a parchment lined baking dish

Step 3: Bake the brownies

Spread the batter into the baking dish and spread evenly. Bake for 18-23 minutes.

strawberry glaze being poured on strawberry brownies

Step 5: Make the frosting

Once done and cooled down begin making the glaze, add the powdered sugar, strawberry preserve, and milk and mix until it forms a glaze, pour this over the cooled brownies and spread evenly. Slice and enjoy!

📝Variations

Do you want to change up this recipe and make it your own? Here are some ways that you can do that!

  • Chocolate Chips – If you want a chocolate touch of chocolate in your strawberry blondies. You can fold in 1/2 cup of milk chocolate or white chocolate chips into the brownie batter.
  • Nuts – If you want a crunchy texture in your brownies, feel free to fold in 1/2 cup of walnuts or pecans into the batter.
  • Coconut – To give this recipe a summery twist, add 1/4 cup of sweetened shredded coconut into the batter for some texture and flavor variation.

Do you love strawberry baked good recipes? If so, next time give this Strawberry Shortcake Sandwich Cookies a try!

slices strawberry cake mix brownies on a white platter

🥄 Equipment

You will need a couple of basic kitchen tools, so gather these tools and get ready to enjoy this chewy sweet treat with your family.

  • 8×8 baking dish
  • parchment paper
  • large bowl
  • small bowl

🥫 Storage

Store leftover strawberry cake mix brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up four days.

You could also freeze these brownies in an airtight container for up to two months.

💭 Tips

Here are a few tips that you can use to make sure your strawberry blondies turn out perfectly when you make them.

  • Don’t overmix the batter, just mix until all the ingredients are combined.
  • You don’t have to line your baking sheet with parchment paper if you don’t want. But the parchment paper is really helpful when it comes to removing them cleanly from the pan.
  • For the best results, be sure to let your brownies cool completely before adding the glaze.
  • If you don’t have strawberry preserves for the glaze, feel free to use raspberry or blueberry instead.

⁉️ FAQ

Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.

What is the difference between a blondie and a brownie?

A blondie is a dessert bar made with brown sugar, butter, and flour whereas a brownie is typically made with cocoa powder.

How do you know when the brownies are done?

The edges of the blondies should be slightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.

Can I use a different type of cake mix?

Absolutely you can use any type of cake mix. Just note your bars will take on the flavor of your cake mix.

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🧾Recipe Card

Want to make this recipe? Print the recipe card below, or pin this recipe, so you can find it later.

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Strawberry Cake Mix Brownies

These Strawberry Cake Mix Brownies are chewy, rich, and full of strawberry flavor. They are perfect for parties or any day of the week.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes
Servings: 9 Brownies
Calories: 325kcal

Equipment

  • 8×8 baking dish
  • large bowl
  • small bowl
  • parchment paper

Ingredients

  • 15 ounces strawberry cake mix
  • 2 eggs
  • cup salted butter melted

For the glaze

  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp strawberry preserves
  • 1 ½ tbsp milk

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350° spray a 8×8 baking dish with cooking spray and line it with parchment paper, having the paper come up the two sides of the baking dish so you can pull the brownies out once done.
  • In a large bowl mix the strawberry cake mix, eggs and the melted butter until combined.
  • Spread the batter into the baking dish and spread evenly. Bake for 18-23 minutes.
  • Once done and cooled down begin making the glaze, add the powdered sugar, strawberry preserve and milk and mix until it forms a glaze, pour this over the cooled brownies and spread evenly.
  • Slice and enjoy!

Notes

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Brownie | Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 389mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 0.05g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 267IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 1mg

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