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Easy Strawberry Brownies from Cake Mix – Best Homemade Recipe

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These easy strawberry brownies from cake mix are fudgy, buttery, and perfectly pink. Made with simple ingredients, they come together in under 30 minutes and are a crowd-pleaser for bake sales, parties, or lazy Sunday baking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box (15.25 oz) strawberry cake mix
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberry powder
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
  • For the glaze (optional): 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, pink food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two opposite sides.
  2. Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals until fully melted. Let it cool for 2-3 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, 1 large egg, 1 egg yolk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and slightly thickened, about 30 seconds.
  4. Add the strawberry cake mix and 2 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberry powder. Fold together with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. It will be thick and slightly sticky.
  6. Bake for 20-22 minutes. The edges should look set and slightly pulling away from the pan; the center will still look soft. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes.
  8. Using the parchment paper handles, lift the brownies out of the pan. Slice into 9 or 16 squares with a sharp knife, wiping clean between cuts.

Notes

For extra chewy edges, press a little extra batter up the sides of the pan before baking. Let brownies cool completely before slicing for clean edges. Add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top before serving to balance sweetness.

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