Description
Strawberry Brownies bring together rich chocolate and sweet berries in a delightful dessert that’ll make your taste buds dance. Rich brownie base meets fresh strawberry swirls for a simple treat that’s perfect for weekend baking or sharing with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
Topping Options:
- White chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Grab your 9×13 inch baking pan and coat it generously with nonstick spray. Ensure your oven rack is centered and heat the oven to exactly 350°F.
- Pour the entire box of strawberry cake mix into a large mixing bowl. Crack 2 large eggs directly into the bowl and measure out exactly ⅓ cup vegetable oil.
- Whisk the ingredients vigorously for 2-3 minutes until your batter becomes completely smooth and no dry cake mix remains visible.
- Transfer the vibrant pink batter into your prepared pan, using a rubber spatula to spread it evenly across all corners and create a flat surface.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake precisely 20 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Check doneness by inserting a toothpick near the center – it should emerge with a few tender crumbs clinging to it. Remove from oven immediately.
- Let the brownies rest in the pan for 30 minutes at room temperature, allowing them to set and cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Optional: Drizzle with melted white chocolate chips or spread a thin layer of vanilla frosting across the top for extra sweetness.
Notes
- Swap white cake mix for strawberry cake mix to intensify the berry flavor and create a more vibrant pink color.
- Fold fresh chopped strawberries into the batter for added texture and bursts of fresh fruit throughout the brownies.
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free cake mix and ensure all other ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Let brownies cool completely before cutting to ensure clean, neat slices that hold their shape.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Brownies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2.5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg