These strawberry cake mix brownies are soft, fudgy, and full of sweet strawberry flavor, finished with a simple homemade glaze made with strawberry jam!

Sliced strawberry brownies.

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Easy Strawberry Brownies From Cake Mix

If you love all things strawberry and no fuss-baking, these strawberry cake mix brownies have to be added to your must-try baking list. Just like my strawberry cake mix cookies their pink color makes them perfect for Valentine’s Day, spring bridal showers, Mother’s Day or birthday parties!

I adjusted the amount of oil and eggs used in the cake mix so that they turn out perfectly gooey and decadent, just as a brownie with a cake mix should be, except these are full of strawberry flavor instead of chocolate. The striking pink color elevates them making them impressive and elegant for any occasion.

If you love all things strawberry and easy, no-fuss baking, these strawberry cake mix brownies belong on your must-try list. Just like my strawberry cake mix cookies, their bright pink color makes them perfect for Valentine’s Day, spring bridal showers, Mother’s Day, or birthday parties.

By adjusting the amount of oil and eggs in the cake mix, these brownies bake up perfectly gooey and decadent, just the way cake mix brownies should. Instead of chocolate, they’re packed with sweet strawberry flavor, and that striking color makes them feel extra special for any occasion.

Ingredient Notes

Ingredients for strawberry brownies including strawberry cake mix, eggs and oil.

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

  • Strawberry cake mix: Any brand will work although you will want to check the ounces to ensure it is 15.25 ounces.
  • Vegetable oil: The fat needed to create a moist, gooey consistency. Canola oil can also be used.
  • Large eggs: Needed for structure but also added moisture for great texture.
  • Strawberry glaze: Strawberry jam, powdered sugar, heavy cream and a pinch of salt.

How to Make Strawberry Brownies using Cake Mix

Combine the box of strawberry cake mix, oil, and eggs in a large bowl. Stir until combined. It will be a thicker mixture than an average cake batter. 

Stirring together strawberry cake mix, oil and eggs for strawberry brownies.

Pour brownie batter into an 8×8 square baking pan lined with parchment paper and press it down with the palm of your hands. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow it to cool before adding the glaze.

Strawberry brownie made from cake mix in baking dish.

Whisk together the powdered sugar, jam, heavy cream, and salt until smooth. Add more cream or milk as needed to thin it out. 

Whisking strawberry glaze in a glass bowl.

Once strawberry brownies have cooled, spread the frosting over top and slice into 16 bars. 

Sliced strawberry brownies made with cake mix on the counter topped with strawberry glaze.

Recipe Tips

  • Prepare the pan. Lining the pan with parchment paper makes these strawberry brownies easy to lift out and slice cleanly. If you don’t have parchment, grease the pan well with melted butter or cooking spray.
  • Easy mixing. A hand mixer isn’t necessary but will speed up the mixing process as this will be a thick batter and harder to mix than a regular cake batter.
  • Add-ins: Add 1/2 cup white chocolate chips into the strawberry brownie batter.
  • The glaze should be the consistency of glue. You could use the glaze from my strawberry cookies, this tangy cream cheese glaze or even a more decadent strawberry frosting.
  • Cool your strawberry brownies before adding the layer of frosting, otherwise, it will melt and become too runny.
  • Garnish: Freeze-dried strawberries or fresh strawberries look so pretty on top!
Strawberry cake mix brownies with a halved fresh strawberry on top.

Love strawberry desserts? Try strawberry crepes, strawberry bread and strawberry cake, too!

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Strawberry cake mix brownies sliced into squares with frosting and halved strawberries.

Strawberry Cake Mix Brownies

5 from 13 votes
Recipe by: Jamielyn Nye
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 16
Strawberry cake mix brownies are soft, fudgy, and full of sweet strawberry flavor, finished with a simple homemade glaze.
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Ingredients 

Strawberry Brownies

  • 15.25 ounce box strawberry cake mix
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs

Strawberry Glaze

  • ⅔ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons strawberry jam
  • 2 Tablespoons heavy cream , or milk
  • pinch fine sea salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Combine the box of cake mix, 1/3 cup oil and 2 eggs in a large bowl. Stir together until combined. It will be a thicker mixture.
  • Press the dough into the baking dish with the palm of your hands. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes clean. Let cool.
  • In a medium sized bowl, whisk together 2/3 cup powdered sugar, 2 Tablespoons jam, 2 Tablespoons heavy cream and pinch of salt. Whisk until smooth. Add more cream (or milk) as needed to thin it out. It should be the consistency of glue.
  • Spread evenly on top of cooled brownies. Then slice into 16 bars.

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Notes

Variation: You may also mix in a 1/2 cup white chocolate chips if you’d prefer. If you’d prefer them less sweet, feel free to omit the glaze.
Storage: Store in an airtight container for 3 days or freeze without the glaze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before enjoying, or leave at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcal, Carbohydrates: 15g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 13mg, Sodium: 128mg, Potassium: 5mg, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 20IU, Calcium: 36mg, Iron: 0.4mg

Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.