Cake Mix Browniesrn

Name: Cake Mix Brownies
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 15.25 ounces chocolate cake mix ((Betty Crocker Super Moist Devil’s Food)); 2 large eggs; ½ cup vegetable oil; 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, (optional)

A close-up shot of Cake Mix Brownies piled on top of each other

These cake mix brownies are super easy to make, thanks to the boxed cake mix, and they come out of the oven perfectly rich and fudgy.

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Table of Contents

Cake Mix Brownies Ingredients
Substitutions and Additions
How to Make This Cake Mix Brownies Recipe
How To Serve
Storage
Frequently Asked Questions
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Cake mix brownies have a decadently rich chocolate flavor that any chocolate fan will love sinking their teeth into. Making brownies this way is a quick and easy way to satisfy your sweet tooth and give you a yummy treat with a soft, fudgy texture.

Cake Mix Brownies Ingredients

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Not only does the cake mix give you a delicious, chewy texture, but this recipe also eliminates the need for making homemade brownies entirely from scratch.

Add chocolate chips to your batter, and you are sure to satisfy your chocolate craving with these delectable brownies from cake mix.

You’ll need:

1 (15.25-ounce) box of chocolate cake mix (Betty Crocker Super Moist Devil’s Food)
2 large eggs
½ cup of vegetable oil
1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

Substitutions and Additions

MIX-INS: You can add nuts if you like to these fudgy brownies. You can also add a tablespoon of espresso powder to deepen the chocolate flavor of the brownies.

CHOCOLATE CHIPS: If you would like a little something different, try white chocolate chips or butterscotch chips instead of semi-sweet chocolate chips in this great recipe.

How to Make This Cake Mix Brownies Recipe

Making these brownies from chocolate cake mix couldn’t be easier. You’ve got the best of both worlds with the convenience of a boxed cake mix combined with the ability to customize them with added mix-ins or frosting.

OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS

You can also make these brownies in a round pan. The baking time will be the same if you use an 8-inch round pan. If you use a 9-inch round or square pan, the brownies will be thinner and bake up a bit faster, so take 2-3 minutes off the total cooking time.

STEP ONE: Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare an 8×8 pan by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray and lining it with parchment paper.

PRO TIP:

If you don’t have parchment paper, just use pan spray. The parchment makes it easier to lift the chocolate brownies out of the pan.

STEP TWO: Combine the cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil, in a large bowl.

STEP THREE: Mix the ingredients together until they are well combined.

STEP FOUR: If you want to add chocolate chips, fold them into the mixture.

chocolate chips folded if you want to incorporate

STEP FIVE: Pour the brownie batter into the square baking pan.

STEP SIX: Bake the brownies for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the brownies comes out clean.

PRO TIP:

Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to check your brownies at the lower end of the recommended baking time.

STEP SEVEN: Allow the brownies to cool for a few minutes before cutting them into squares.

How To Serve

Delicious brownies would make an easy dessert to serve to friends and family who come for a visit.

Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of hot fudge sauce on top.

For a variety of flavors and to take these brownies to the next level, consider adding a drizzle of caramel sauce and a spoonful of whipped cream too.

Cake mix recipes make baking a treat at home easy while saving time. Our strawberry cake mix cookies and cake mix muffins are two more recipes to make your life easier.

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Storage

If you have any leftovers of these delicious brownies, here how to store them.

ON THE COUNTER: Store the baked brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.

IN THE FREEZER: The chocolate cake mix brownies can also be frozen for up to a month. Let them sit at room temperature or reheat them in the microwave for 10 to 25 seconds.

overhead shot of Cake Mix Brownies on parchment paper

Packed with a rich chocolate flavor, these cake mix brownies use a boxed cake mix as a shortcut to making a batch of brownies when the craving strikes. These are just as decadent and fudgy as any homemade brownie recipe we have ever tried.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I eat these warm or cold?

We recommend eating these easy cake mix brownies at room temperature or slightly warmed.

Can I freeze these brownies?

This easy recipe will freeze for up to a month in an airtight container.

Can I add frosting on top of these brownies?

Frosting would be a fantastic addition to these delicious brownies, making them even more indulgent.

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