This Strawberry brownies recipe is a simple yet deliciously sweet treat to make for Valentine’s Day or for whenever you are creating fudgy brownies with a fruity twist. They are made with a strawberry cake mix and are topped with a pink strawberry glaze. The ultimate brownie recipe for Strawberry lovers!
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These are the most delicious strawberry brownies ever!
Tis the season for everything pink and we are here for it with these delicious and fudgy strawberry brownies. Sure, we used a little shortcut by making them with a boxed cake mix but hey they turned out so good regardless!
These simple ingredients put together yield a super fudgy pink treat that everyone will love, especially around Valentine’s Day!
Ingredients for these Strawberry cake mix brownies
Here are the ingredients you will need to make these chewy pink brownies. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed ingredient measurements.
- Strawberry Cake Mix – Using cake mix for this dessert gives these brownies the most perfect fudgy texture!
- Butter – We are using melted butter for this recipe, you can use either salted or unsalted butter. Whatever you have on hand will work!
- Vanilla extract
- Salt
- Eggs – We are using two large eggs in this recipe.
- White chocolate chips
- Powdered sugar
- Milk
- Freeze-dried Strawberries – This is used to add a delicious strawberry fruit flavor to our glaze.
Variations
- For stronger strawberry flavors add a little bit of strawberry extract to the batter while mixing the wet ingredients in.
- Frost these with actual buttercream. It can be regular vanilla buttercream or even strawberry frosting to elevate them to the next level
- Omit the white chocolate if you don’t want the added richness from those. Or even use a different type of chopped chocolate that you prefer.
- Top the brownie glaze with fresh fruit if you are planning to serve it right then and there. This option might not be the best if you want to save your brownies for later.
How to make strawberry brownies with cake mix recipe
This is how you can make these pink brownies. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed instructions!
- Line your square baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl mix strawberry cake mix, melted butter, salt, and eggs with a whisk or even using a hand mixer.
- Fold in the white chocolate chips with a rubber spatula.
- Pour the strawberry brownie batter into the prepared pan, spread with an offset spatula, and bake in the preheated oven.
- Allow the brownies to cool down fully before topping them with the glaze.
Make the strawberry glaze
- In a medium bowl mix the powdered sugar and the freeze-dried strawberries together.
- Add in the milk slowly and whisk until a thick glaze forms.
- Pour it over your cooled-down brownies and top with extra crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
- Allow to set before you slice and enjoy it as is or with a giant scoop of vanilla ice cream!
What can I use instead of freeze-dried strawberries?
You can make a deliciously pink icing without freeze-dried strawberries. Instead you can use strawberry jam or strawberry preserves/jelly to give it that real strawberry flavor. Just make sure that you adjust the amount of liquid so that your icing isn’t too runny. If you don’t have either and still want to top your strawberry brownies with something, feel free to top it with a chocolate ganache or just make a regular glaze and use pink food coloring to color it, feel free to decorate these bars with sliced fresh strawberries as well!
Why do you need to make these cake mix brownies?
- These strawberry-flavored brownies are made with super basic ingredients that you can grab at your local grocery store. Think of a simple box of cake mix, eggs, butter, and powdered sugar.
- They come together in no time making them a great last-minute dessert.
- Each bite is packed with strawberry flavors.
- It’s the perfect dessert to end your romantic dinners.
- This recipe is super customizable and will yield an insanely fudgy and moist brownie every time!
- You can enjoy this delicious dessert on weeknights, make it for baby showers, Valentine’s Day, or even for Mother’s day!
Frequently asked questions – FAQ
How to store Strawberry brownies? – Storing and Freezing Strawberry Brownies
You can store these brownies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. Make sure you separate each layer with parchment paper or wax paper so that the top of the brownies doesn’t stick with the ones that are stacked on top of them.
Can I freeze these strawberry brownies?
This dessert recipe freezes so well!
To store it for later, you can either place all the strawberry brownies in an airtight container or a freezer bag making sure to separate each layer with wax paper, and freeze for up to three months. Or if you really wanna be on the safer side and keep them from being freezer-burnt, wrap each cooled-down square in plastic wrap place it in a freezer-safe bag, and freeze for up to three months.
The second method is best if the brownies will be straying in the freezer for a while!
Can I use something other than the freeze-dried strawberries?
I prefer using the crushed up freeze dried strawberries because they add a delicious fruity and tangy flavor to the glaze which pairs so well with the sweetness of the brownies but if you don’t have it on hand you can always use 2 tablespoons of strawberry preserve.
Just make sure that you adjust how much mix you put in there. I would start with 1 tablespoon and mix until you reach your desired consistency.
Tips and tricks for the best strawberry brownies
- Make sure not to overmix the batter so that the brownies stay soft and tender after baking.
- Baking time varies depending on the oven and the pan you are using so make sure not to overbake them to keep them extra fudgy. My best tip would be to use the toothpick test. Insert a toothpick in the center and if it comes out clean and with just a few crumbs it is ready to be pulled out of the oven.
What others have said about this recipe
These are so good and chewy!! also really simple to make 🙂 -Terah
The Best Easy Strawberry Brownies Recipe with Cake Mix
Fudgy Strawberry brownies
Ingredients
- 1 box strawberry cake mix 15.25 ounces
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup white chocolate chips optional
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoon milk or cream
- 2 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberries ground up
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F then grease and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined. Fold in the white chocolate chips if using then spread into the prepared baking pan. Press the mixture evenly into the pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs. Be careful not to overbake to keep them fudgy.
- Allow the strawberry brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Glaze
- In a medium bowl whisk the powdered sugar, ground freeze-dried strawberries, and the milk until a thick glaze forms.
- Spread the glaze on top of the brownies once they are fully cooled down and allow that to set before slicing into the brownies.
Nutrition
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Steve
Would adding freeze dried strawberries to the mix add to the flavor or make it too strong of a strawberry flavor?
Chahinez
Adding freeze dried strawberries would definitely add to the flavor but whether or not it’s too strong is just a personal preference. I love freeze dried strawberries and think it would help but like I said that depends on the person.
Lee
how can I make these shelf stable?
Chahinez
So the brownies are shelf stable, but the frosting isn’t. I suppose you could keep them separate and refrigerate the frosting if you want to keep the brownies out of the fridge.
Nightingailee
Can I substitute milk with soy milk?
Chahinez
Yes you sure can!
Dorothy
Could I top these with melted chocolate chips?
Chahinez
Absolutely!
Ally
Just made these this weekend! They are so easy and delicious- even without the frosting. Did have to put them back in the over for 16 more minutes- they were still fudgy, but at 22 minutes dough was raw. Great recipe though 🙂
Chahinez
Huh that’s interesting. Glad it turned out well!
Teresita Gorbbea
Can I use coconut oil in place of the unsalted butter?
Chahinez
Yes I believe that would work.
Brianna
These are so good!! Do you think they will be the successful being made in a muffin pan?
Chahinez
That’s a fantastic idea! You’ll just need to keep an eye on them since the baking time will be different. I would use nonstick spray or cupcake liners to prevent sticking, then bake at 350 and start checking on them every 2-3 minutes after 10 minutes.
EJ
Great recipe! Will be making again.
Chahinez
Thank you!
Terah
these are so good and chewy!! also really simple to make 🙂
Chahinez
So glad to hear that!