Description
Strawberry Brownies bring a delightful twist to classic chocolate treats, blending sweet fruit with rich chocolate for a memorable homemade dessert. Creamy and moist, these brownies deliver a perfect balance of flavors that will make your taste buds dance with joy.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon strawberry jam or puree
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare an 8-inch square baking pan by coating it with nonstick spray and lining with parchment paper.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and combine the entire 15.25-oz strawberry cake mix with 2 large eggs, ⅓ cup vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Blend until the mixture becomes completely smooth.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, using a spatula to spread it evenly across the surface, ensuring consistent thickness.
- Place the pan in the preheated 350°F oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
- Remove the pan from the oven and allow the brownies to cool completely at room temperature for approximately 45-60 minutes.
- While the brownies cool, prepare the frosting by whisking 1 cup powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons milk, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and optional 1 tablespoon strawberry jam until silky and spreadable.
- Once brownies have cooled, generously spread the frosting across the entire surface using an offset spatula or butter knife.
- Slice into 9-12 square pieces, serve at room temperature, and savor your homemade strawberry brownies.
Notes
- Swap regular milk with almond or oat milk to make these brownies dairy-free and friendlier for lactose-sensitive guests.
- Check brownies at 16 minutes to prevent overcooking, as ovens vary and you want a soft, fudgy texture.
- For extra strawberry flavor, fold in fresh chopped strawberries or add a drop of strawberry extract to the batter.
- Line your pan with parchment paper hanging over the edges for easy brownie removal and clean cutting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Brownies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 208 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg