5 from 18 votes
Easy Strawberry Brownies
These Easy Strawberry Brownies use a strawberry cake mix combined with eggs, oil, and vanilla to create a thick batter baked into soft, dense brownies. A strawberry frosting made from powdered freeze-dried strawberries, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla adds a fruity, sweet topping. The brownies can be stored refrigerated or frozen, and substitutions for lower fat or gluten-free options are included in the notes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
18 mins
Total Time
23 mins
Servings:
12
-9 brownies
Calories:
302 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 large egg room temperature is best
- ½ cup vegetable oil I love avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 15 oz Strawberry Cake Mix roughly, doesn't need to be exact
Strawberry Frosting Ingredients
- ¼ cup freeze-dried strawberries ground into powder
- 1 cup powdered sugar aka confectioners sugar or icing sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F (175° C). Line a 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, with a hand mixer or whisk together the eggs (2), oil (½ cup), and vanilla extract (1 teaspoon).
- Add the cake mix (15.25 oz box), and mix with a large spoon until combined. The batter will be thick.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish, and bake for 18-25 minutes or until a toothpick can be inserted and come out clean.
- Allow the brownie to cool completely before frosting.
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Strawberry Frosting
- Add the freeze dried strawberries (¼ cup) to a food processor and pulse until they become a fine powder.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk the powdered sugar (1 cup) and milk (2 tablespoons) and vanilla extract (½ teaspoon) together until smooth. Add the freeze-dried strawberry powder and mix until combined. You can save 1-2 teaspoons of powder to sprinkle on top. If too thick, stir in a teaspoon at a time of additional milk/cream.
- Pour the icing over the brownie and spread into an even layer. If super clean slices are desired, freeze 15 minutes, then use the parchment paper to lift from the pan onto a cutting board, slice and enjoy.
Notes
- Store leftover strawberry brownies in a single layer with parchment or wax paper between layers to prevent sticking.
- Refrigerate frosted brownies for up to five days; unfrosted brownies can be stored at room temperature for about three days.
- Freeze brownies in airtight containers or freezer bags for up to three months; thaw at room temperature before serving.
- For lower fat version, substitute oil with 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce and reduce baking time by 1-2 minutes.
- Use gluten-free vanilla cake mix and add freeze-dried strawberry powder for a gluten-free option.
- Adapt baking for high altitude by adjusting flour, baking temperature, or adding moisture, as outlined in the recipe.
Nutrition Information
Serving
11 serving
Calories
302kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
252mg
(11%)
Potassium
82mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
31g
(62%)
Vitamin A
49IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
60mg
(67%)
Calcium
75mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 -9 brownies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 11 serving | |
| Calories | 302kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 252mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 82mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 49IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 60mg | 67% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.