Can I use a different size pan for these strawberry brownies?

Yes! Use a 9x9-inch pan for thinner brownies (reduce bake time by 2-3 minutes) or a 9x13-inch pan for bar-style brownies (reduce time by 4-5 minutes).

Can I make strawberry brownies without the glaze?

Absolutely! The brownies are delicious on their own. Skip the glaze for a less sweet treat, or dust with powdered sugar instead.

Can I add fresh strawberries to this recipe?

Fresh strawberries can make the brownies too moist. For best results, stick with the strawberry cake mix and jam, or fold in freeze-dried strawberry pieces instead.

How do I know when strawberry brownies are done baking?

Insert a toothpick in the center at 18 minutes. It should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs. Avoid overbaking to keep them fudgy and moist.

Easy Strawberry Brownies - mylifeisyummy.com

Name: Easy Strawberry Brownies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 15.25 ounce box strawberry cake mix; ⅓ cup vegetable oil; 2 large eggs; ⅔ cup powdered sugar; 2 Tablespoons strawberry jam; 2 Tablespoons heavy cream or milk; Pinch of fine sea salt

Description

These easy strawberry brownies start with just a box of strawberry cake mix and turn into the most moist, fudgy bars you'll ever taste. With a gorgeous pink color and homemade strawberry glaze, they look bakery-fancy but take only 10 minutes to prep.

Ingredients

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15.25 ounce box strawberry cake mix
⅓ cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
⅔ cup powdered sugar
2 Tablespoons strawberry jam
2 Tablespoons heavy cream or milk
Pinch of fine sea salt

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides.
In a large bowl, combine strawberry cake mix, vegetable oil, and eggs.
Stir everything together until just combined.
Press the dough evenly into your prepared pan.
Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the brownies cool completely in the pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, strawberry jam, heavy cream, and salt until smooth.
Pour the glaze over cooled brownies and spread evenly.
Once the glaze has set (about 15 minutes), lift out using parchment paper.
Cut into 16 equal bars with a sharp knife.

Notes

Don't overbake - the difference between fudgy and dry brownies is 2-3 minutes. Let brownies cool completely before adding glaze. Press dough evenly into pan, wetting hands slightly to prevent sticking. For extra special brownies, fold in ½ cup white chocolate chips to the batter.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 185
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 140mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg