Cake mix brownies come together with only 5 ingredients and a quick stir of a spoon. They’re just another great way to put those cake mixes sitting in the cupboard to good use!
Why this recipe works
While we’ll always love a good ole classic fudge brownie, sometimes scooping and measuring flour, cocoa powder, and sugar is the last thing you want to do when you’re craving a brownie in the moment. Enter, cake mix brownies.
If you’re wondering why this recipe is even a thing considering you can just buy a box of brownie mix, it’s helpful if you happen to have a box of cake mix taking up space in the pantry. These brownies are ridiculously easy to make with a box of chocolate cake mix, eggs, oil, vanilla, and dark chocolate chips for good measure.
Ingredients you will need
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Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions
CAKE MIX – We opted for a standard-size (15.25 ounce) chocolate fudge cake mix. I would recommend sticking to cake mixes that call for oil as opposed to butter because the end result is much fudgier.
CHOCOLATE CHIPS – We like the richness that the dark chocolate chips bring to these brownies, but if you prefer, you can substitute them with semi-sweet chocolate chips or peanut butter chips.
How to Make Cake Mix Brownies
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- Preheat oven to 350 F. Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper, allowing excess to hang over the sides for handles.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, and vanilla.
- Add dry cake mix and stir to combine using a sturdy rubber spatula or wooden spoon. Mixture will be very thick.
- Reserve one handful of the chocolate chips to sprinkle on top. Stir the remaining chocolate chips into the batter.
- Scoop batter into lined pan. Spray your hands with cooking spray and press the batter into the pan until even. Sprinkle with reserved chocolate chips.
- Bake in preheated oven for 19-21 minutes.
- Cool in pan on a cooling rack for 20 minutes. Lift the brownies from the pan using parchment paper handles and place on rack to cool completely.
Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips
Absolutely! You can add chopped nuts on top or mix them into the batter, whichever you prefer. Treat these cake mix brownies as you would treat a batch of homemade brownie batter.Â
Store the cooled brownies in an air-tight container kept at room temperature for up to 5 days. Keep them sealed with a lid to prevent them from becoming hard and crumbly.
Serving Suggestions
Serve cake mix brownies with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoy as-is. A tall glass of milk is always a welcome accompaniment! You’ll definitely want to wait until the brownies are fully cooled before cutting them. Enjoy!
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Cake Mix Brownies
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Print It Rate ItIngredients
- 2 large eggs
- â…“ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 15.25 ounce box of chocolate cake mix dry mix only, we used chocolate fudge
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
Things You’ll Need
Before You Begin
- We opted for a standard-size (15.25 ounce) chocolate fudge cake mix. I would recommend sticking to cake mixes that call for oil as opposed to butter because the end result is much fudgier.Â
- We like the richness that the dark chocolate chips bring to these brownies, but if you prefer, you can substitute them with semi-sweet chocolate chips or peanut butter chips.
- Store the cooled brownies in an air-tight container kept at room temperature for up to 5 days. Keep them sealed with a lid to prevent them from becoming hard and crumbly.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Line an 8×8 metal pan with parchment paper, allowing excess to hang over the sides for handles.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, and vanilla.
- Add dry cake mix and stir to combine using a sturdy rubber spatula or wooden spoon. Mixture will be very thick.
- Reserve one handful of the chocolate chips to sprinkle on top. Stir the remaining chocolate chips into the batter.
- Scoop batter into lined pan. Spray your hands with cooking spray and press the batter into the pan until even. Sprinkle with reserved chocolate chips.
- Bake in preheated oven for 19-21 minutes.
- Cool in pan on a cooling rack for 20 minutes. Lift the brownies from the pan using parchment paper handles and place on rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
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Tammy says
amazing! I was doubtful when I started but very pleased with the results. I made 2 batches side by side and baked an extra 5 minutes. I did take a picture
Thomas Naser says
You can make a vegan friendly version of these by omitting the eggs and oil and use a 12 oz. can of your favorite cola instead. No other changes are necessary and the taste remains the same.
You can also substitute up to 4oz. coffee for a similar amount in either the oil or cola.