Description
Luscious Strawberry Brownies weave rich chocolate magic with sweet berry bliss. Summer dessert lovers will discover a perfect blend of fudgy texture and fruity charm that satisfies serious chocolate cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (15.25 ounces/430 grams) strawberry cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup (80 milliliters) vegetable oil
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Glaze Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons strawberry puree or milk
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pink food coloring (optional, for a vibrant glaze)
Garnish Ingredients:
- Fresh strawberries, sliced
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by warming the oven to 350F and lining an 8×8-inch pan with parchment, ensuring complete coverage and smooth edges.
- Create a luscious base by whisking strawberry cake mix with eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform consistency with no dry pockets.
- Gently transfer the vibrant pink batter into the prepared pan, using a spatula to distribute evenly and tap the pan to eliminate any potential air bubbles.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven and monitor closely, baking for approximately 18-22 minutes until the edges develop a slightly firm texture and the center remains tender.
- Verify doneness by inserting a toothpick near the center – it should emerge with minimal moist crumbs, indicating perfect fudgy consistency without raw batter.
- Remove from oven and allow the strawberry brownies to rest in the pan for 15 minutes, enabling structural stabilization and easier removal.
- Carefully lift the brownies using parchment edges and transfer to a cooling rack, permitting complete temperature reduction before slicing or adding optional glaze.
Notes
- Experiment with cake mix flavors by swapping strawberry for other varieties like chocolate, lemon, or white cake mix to create unique brownie variations.
- Enhance moisture by adding a tablespoon of sour cream or Greek yogurt to the batter, ensuring extra richness and softness.
- Control sweetness by adjusting the glaze or topping – use powdered sugar, cream cheese frosting, or a light drizzle of melted white chocolate for different flavor profiles.
- Customize texture by slightly reducing baking time for ultra-fudgy brownies or extending it by 2-3 minutes for a firmer, cake-like consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg