Description
These Strawberry Brownies are a fun twist on traditional brownies, made with a strawberry cake mix for a moist, delicious, and vibrant treat. Topped with a sweet strawberry glaze and fresh fruit, they make for the perfect dessert or snack!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Brownies:
- 1 (15.25 oz/430 g) box strawberry cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Strawberry Glaze (Optional):
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons strawberry puree or milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pink food coloring (optional, for a vibrant glaze)
For Garnish (Optional):
- Fresh strawberries, sliced
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined and smooth.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan.
- For the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, strawberry puree (or milk), vanilla extract, and a few drops of pink food coloring (if using) to make the glaze. Adjust the consistency by adding more strawberry puree or powdered sugar if necessary.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled brownies.
- For Garnish: Top the glazed brownies with fresh strawberry slices and sprinkles if desired.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- The strawberry glaze is optional but adds a nice sweet touch and extra strawberry flavor.
- You can substitute the strawberry puree in the glaze with milk if you prefer a more neutral flavor.
- For a deeper strawberry flavor, you can mix in a handful of chopped strawberries into the brownie batter before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American