Strawberry Brownies (Easy Pink Cake Mix Brownies)

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If you’re a strawberry lover looking for a quick but show-stopping dessert, these strawberry brownies check every box. Made from a box of strawberry cake mix, they’re a fantastic strawberry brownies recipe with simple ingredients and speedy prep. Think moist, chewy pink brownies with a simple strawberry glaze – perfect for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, birthday parties, baby showers, bake sale tables, or any other special occasions.

Easy Strawberry Brownies

Strawberry lovers everywhere need to try these brownies! Mix strawberry cake mix with a few pantry staples to make these delicious strawberry brownies. They’re easy, delicious, and have lots of strawberry flavor!

Also, this recipe is faster than from-scratch strawberry desserts yet still gives beautiful pink color, moist crumbs, and the kind of fudgy strawberry brownies everyone asks for seconds of. Who knew a box of cake mix makes the best brownies?!

Tools Needed

Large bowl
Hand mixer or rubber spatula
Square baking pan
Parchment paper

Ingredients

The ingredients for these Strawberry Cake Mix Brownies are simple and easy to find at any grocery store.

For the Strawberry Bars

Strawberry Cake mix
Eggs
Butter, melted (I prefer salted butter but unsalted butter works great too)
Vanilla extract
Salt

For the Strawberry Glaze

Powdered sugar
Strawberry dessert topping or strawberry jam
Milk

Find the complete recipe with ingredient measurements in the recipe card below.

strawberry brownies with strawberry glaze

How to Make Strawberry Brownies

In just a few steps, you’ll have this Strawberry Brownie Recipe baking in the oven!

Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a square baking pan or prepared baking dish with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the box of strawberry cake mix, large eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt.
Mix until well combined, folding together as the batter starts to thicken – you’ll have strawberry brownie batter that’s thick and scoopable. If you want extra fudgy strawberry brownies, don’t overmix.
Dump the batter into the prepared pan and press down evenly, filling to the corners for uniform baking.

strawberry blondies batter in a mixing bowl

strawberry blondies batter pressed into parchment lined square pan

Bake the brownies for 20–25 minutes in a preheated oven, testing with a toothpick: a few moist crumbs indicate perfect fudgy texture. Avoid overbaking if you want chewy pink brownies.
Allow the brownies to cool in the pan.
While cooling, whisk together the powdered sugar, strawberry dessert topping (or strawberry preserves), and milk to make a simple glaze. Adjust thickness with more powdered sugar or a touch more milk.
Drizzle the glaze over the top of the brownies (after they’re cooled) and allow the icing to set before slicing and serving.

strawberry glaze poured over baked strawberry brownies in a square pan

Enjoy with a tall glass of milk!

Note: For extra decadence, pour glaze and scatter chopped fresh strawberries or freeze-dried strawberry pieces on top.

Tips & Variations

Add-ins: Stir in white chocolate chips for extra sweetness or small dark chocolate chips for an extra sweet treat. Freeze-dried strawberries add extra texture and concentrated flavor.
Swap the glaze: Try this cream cheese glaze or easy strawberry frosting
Fudgy vs cakey: For fudgy strawberry brownies, slightly underbake (toothpick will have moist crumbs). For cake brownies, bake to a clean toothpick.
A La Mode: Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Room temperature eggs and melted butter help the wet ingredients combine more smoothly.

Serving Suggestions

This easy recipe can be made even better if you serve the brownies with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream to complement the sweetness of the strawberry brownies.
Garnish with fresh strawberries or a dusting of freeze-dried strawberry powder for extra color and real strawberry flavor.
These strawberry cake brownies are the perfect dessert for Valentine’s Day, baby showers, birthday parties, Mother’s Day brunches, or as an everyday easy dessert.

Storage

Store cooled brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days (cover with plastic wrap if stacking).
For longer storage, freeze slices wrapped in plastic wrap and placed in an airtight freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months – thaw at room temperature.
If you glaze before storing, keep them in a single layer or separate layers with parchment to preserve the beautiful pink top.

FAQ

How do I know when the brownies are done?

Use the toothpick test – a few moist crumbs = perfect fudgy texture; a clean toothpick = cakier brownies.

Can I use vegetable oil instead of melted butter?

Yes – vegetable oil yields a slightly different crumb but is an easy swap.

Can I make a strawberry glaze without dessert topping?

Yes – swap in strawberry preserves, strawberry puree, or a spoonful of jam mixed with powdered sugar and milk or a touch of heavy cream.

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