Strawberry Brownies
These vibrant strawberry brownies are a quick and easy dessert made with a clever cake-mix hack. The result is soft, fudgy pink bars topped with a sweet strawberry glaze that adds shine and extra berry flavor.
Equipment
- 8x8 inch glass baking dish
- Large mixing bowl
- small bowl for glaze
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 1 box strawberry cake mix with pudding
- 2 large eggs
- 0.33 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp strawberry preserves (for glaze)
- milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch glass baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until a thick dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 18–22 minutes until the center is set. Allow the brownies to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk the powdered sugar, strawberry preserves, and a small amount of milk until a thick glaze forms.
- Spread the glaze evenly over the cooled brownies and allow it to set before slicing.
- Slice into 16 squares and serve to reveal the soft, pink fudgy centers.
Notes
Use a cake mix that includes pudding for the best fudgy texture. Allow the brownies to cool completely before glazing so the topping sets smoothly. For stronger strawberry flavor, add a few drops of strawberry extract to the glaze.