Strawberry Brownies
These Strawberry Brownies are fudgy, rich, and full of berry flavor. Easy to make using a box cake mix, they are sure to be a favorite dessert for the spring or summertime.
If you’re a brownie or blondie lover, I have a great new recipe for you! These Strawberry Brownies are so decadent and delicious with every bite, and full of tangy and sweet berry flavor. To keep them easy, I use a box cake mix as the base, which gives them that bright pink color!
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With minimal ingredients, it’s easy to mix up this strawberry brownie batter using cake mix in about 10 or 15 minutes before baking. I love to serve them for Valentine’s Day or bring to a potluck or barbecue (plus they make a great gift too!).
Even the glaze has real strawberries in it to make every bite burst with flavor. If you love a fruit-based dessert, don’t miss my Strawberry Delight or Peaches and Cream Cake.
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Why You’ll Love this Recipe
- Foolproof dessert recipe for beginners. If you are newer to baking it can be intimidating, but I promise these strawberry brownies are a great recipe to start with.
- Easy to customize. I like to stir in white chocolate, but you can easily add dark chocolate, walnuts, freeze-dried strawberries, or even sprinkles!
- So many serving options. My family loves these brownies warmed with a scoop of ice cream, drizzle of chocolate sauce, or dollop of whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scroll down to recipe card for exact ingredient amounts.
- Strawberry cake mix: The base of the brownies for that fruity flavor and bright pink color.
- Salted butter: The fat that adds so much richness to every bite.
- Large eggs: Binds the brownie batter together.
- Strawberry gelatin powder: Helps to give the brownies their moist texture and also adds more concentrated berry flavor.
- White chocolate baking bar: This chocolate pairs perfectly with the sweet brownies, making them even more decadent.
- Fresh strawberries: Of course we have to add fresh berries! They’re used in the delicious icing on top.
- Vanilla extract: Gives nice floral and caramel notes.
- Powdered sugar: Adds the finishing touch of extra sweetness.
- Salt: Every baked good needs a pinch of salt, it helps to brighten the other flavors in the recipe.
- Optional Toppings: We love to top these fruity brownies with ice cream, whipped cream, or a chocolate drizzle.
Tools You’ll Need
- 2.5-3 Quart Baking Dish or 9″x9″ Baking Dish
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Spatula
- Mixing Bowls
- Liquid Measuring Cups
- Cutting Board
- Chef’s Knife
How to Make Strawberry Brownies
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Line a 2.5-3 quart or 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper or grease with butter or nonstick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, butter, eggs, and strawberry gelatin powder. Mix just until combined.
- Fold white chocolate into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake 25-30 minutes or until they’re lightly brown at the edges and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Allow the brownies to cool completely.
- In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the mashed strawberries, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the glaze over the brownies and spread evenly. Allow the brownies to sit undisturbed for 15 minutes.
- Cut into squares and serve with optional toppings if desired.
Expert Tips
- Don’t over-mix the strawberry brownie batter. This batter is made with cake mix, making it super flavorful and moist. If you stir too much, you risk the brownies being gummy in texture.
- Allow the brownies to cool prior to adding the glaze. Once you add the glaze on the brownies, it will set beautifully (so avoid touching, it’s tough I know!).
- Glaze too thin? Easy! Add more powdered sugar. Too thick, add a few drops of milk.
- Use a toothpick to determine when the brownies are finished baking. This is the best test. If the inserted toothpick comes out with just moist crumbs and no wet batter, then you are good to remove from the oven. The time to bake varies on the size of the pan you’re using.
- Make sure your fresh berries for the glaze are very ripe. You can easily see this by their color. The deeper red they are, the more sweet they will be.
Storage
Store any leftover strawberry brownies with cake mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. Rewarm if desired in the microwave for a couple of seconds.
Freezing the leftovers works well too! They will store well in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw on the counter until they are soft and chewy before eating.
Frequently Asked Questions
This could be because you added too much liquid to the batter or over-mixed the batter which alters their texture.
Yes, you definitely can! Feel free to use a similar cake or brownie mix just omit the cocoa and add freeze dried strawberry powder.
Dark chocolate, sprinkles, white chocolate, or freeze-dried strawberries would all be delicious. If you are a nut lover, chopped walnuts or sliced almonds would be nice too!
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Strawberry Brownies
Ingredients
- 15.25 ounce box strawberry cake mix
- 1/2 cup salted butter melted and slightly cooled
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons strawberry gelatin powder
- 4 ounces white chocolate baking bar chopped
- 4-6 fresh strawberries mashed
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2-2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Optional Toppings: ice cream, whipped cream, melted chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Line a 2.5-3 quart or 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper or grease with butter or nonstick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, butter, eggs, and strawberry gelatin powder. Mix just until combined.
- Fold white chocolate into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake 25-30 minutes or until they're lightly brown at the edges and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Allow the brownies to cool completely.
- In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the mashed strawberries, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the glaze over the brownies and spread evenly. Allow the brownies to sit undisturbed for 15 minutes.
- Cut into squares and serve with optional toppings if desired.
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Notes
- Don’t over-mix the strawberry brownie batter. This batter is made with cake mix, making it super flavorful and moist. If you stir too much, you risk the brownies being gummy in texture.
- Allow the brownies to cool prior to adding the glaze. Once you add the glaze on the brownies, it will set beautifully (so avoid touching, it’s tough I know!).
- Glaze too thin? Easy! Add more powdered sugar. Too thick, add a few drops of milk.
- Use a toothpick to determine when the brownies are finished baking. This is the best test. If the inserted toothpick comes out with just moist crumbs and no wet batter, then you are good to remove from the oven. The time to bake varies on the size of the pan you’re using.
- Make sure your fresh berries for the glaze are very ripe. You can easily see this by their color. The deeper red they are, the more sweet they will be.
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About Laura
Taught by some of the best, cooking and entertaining has always been my favorite hobby. Food is my love language! The conception of Dinner in 321 came from my family talks that sharing our dinners would help others learn new skills, tasty recipes, and make cooking fun! Read more…
They looked amazing and tasted great, but were very dry.
we mixed by hand just until combined.
Could it be caused by altitude?
I’m at 6500 feet is there anything I could try to make them more moist?
It could be the altitude. Honestly, the first time I made them, they were TOO moist and I had to bake them longer. I can confidently say, just bake them a few less minutes for a more moist result. 🙂
This strawberry shortcake ice cream cake looks amazing! The creamy texture and sweet strawberry flavor sound like the perfect summer treat.
Aww!🥹You’re so sweet! Thank you SO much!!!🥰