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Cake Mix Brownies – Use Any Flavor!

Stacey – March 17, 2020 – 152 Comments

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If you’re like me, you’ve probably got a few random boxes of cake mix lurking around the back of the pantry. If so, here’s a quick and easy idea to turn the mix into something other than cake… brownies!

Strawberry brownies in baking pan

And the best part is that you can use any flavor cake mix! Strawberry and lemon are two of my favorites – especially the strawberry.

Now you’re asking, “Doesn’t using another flavor make them not brownies since brownies are usually chocolate?” 

Stacked Strawberry Brownies on white plate

So, I guess, technically – by today’s standards, you’re correct.  But did you know the first mention of the word brownies was in the 1896 Fannie Farmer cookbook and the recipe called for molasses and no chocolate? 

But you guys know I’m a culinary rebel, so I say we still call these brownies regardless of the flavor.  Plus calling the strawberry ones pinkies and the lemon ones yellowies just sounds weird, right?

Stacked brownies on parchment paper

Anyway, regardless of what you call them, I bet you’re going to call them delicious… and super easy!  You only need 3 ingredients to get these ready. And they’re a great thing for the kids to make all by themselves!

Squares of brownies on parchment paper

You can toss in a cup of chocolate chips, chopped pecans, walnuts, peanuts, toffee bits, peanut butter chips, white chocolate chips, etc. to mix it up a bit and add even more flavor.  

Be sure to comment below and let me know all them combinations you can come up with to make this super easy recipe all your own! 

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Cake Mix Brownies

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 9
Author Stacey Little | Southern Bite

Ingredients

  • 1 (15.25-ounce) box cake mix (any flavor) (I like dark chocoalte, strawberry, and lemon.)
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup chocolate chips* (optional - see note)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly spray an 8x8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, oil, and eggs. (Add the chocolate chips, if using them and stir well.) The mixture will be thick, but keep stirring. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes. Allow to cool, then slice.

Notes

Chocolate chips are entirely optional and you could use other flavored chips for other cake mixes - white chocolate chips in strawberry and lemon mixes, peanut butter chips in chocolate, etc. The options are endless!
Squares of brownies on parchment paper
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  1. Jennifer Keller-Dowdle

    October 19, 2022 at 8:44 pm

    Hi. My name is Ariya Belle and I am 6 years old . My Mimi Jen and I bake all the time and make lotsa cookies . Papa Donnie helped me find this mix and all by myself I made MimiJen the chocolate brownies she loves for her birthday . I added lots of chocolate and peanut butter chips and some vanilla. Time baking was perfect . Mimi Jen cried because they were so good. Thank you . I am making them for my brother Rowan too.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      October 20, 2022 at 1:25 pm

      Great job, Ariya Belle! I’m so proud of you and so glad to hear that everyone loved your brownies! Thank you for sharing that with me!

      Reply
  2. Susan Schlotzhauer

    October 18, 2022 at 3:27 pm

    You just might be a genius. I wanted brownies fast .All I addess was vanilla and some cookie flavoring and the chocolate chips.they were wonderful. Thank you

    Reply
    • Stacey

      October 19, 2022 at 8:29 am

      Thank you so much Susan!

      Reply
  3. Kaiynamai

    October 1, 2022 at 7:49 am

    Great recipe and so quick to make. Since I live in a high altitude, I did add the 2 Tbs of flour recommended on back of cake box.
    I had extra bits from my last baking experiment so I added 1/4 c brown sugar, half salted caramel chocolate and white chocolate chips as well.
    I also had to increase the baking time to 10 minutes but it worked out perfectly!
    Thanks so much for sharing this 🙂

    Reply
    • Stacey

      October 3, 2022 at 10:27 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  4. Jewels

    August 7, 2022 at 3:28 pm

    Sounds amazing, Stacey. I’m curious-you know the boxed cake mix hacks–an extra egg, butter instead of oil–would that work here to make a denser, richer brownie?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      August 8, 2022 at 8:15 am

      I’ve certainly used those hacks in the past but have not tried them with this recipe.

      Reply
  5. Stella

    July 26, 2022 at 2:18 pm

    The brownie batter does expand while in the oven, perfect cook time, easy prep! These are more of a richly flavored brownie, if you would like a more sweet brownie I suggest adding half a cup of sugar. Super easy to make, perfect treat for any occasion!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      July 26, 2022 at 4:27 pm

      Glad to hear you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  6. Jeri

    May 4, 2022 at 12:28 pm

    Since finding your recipe I have made these using multiple cake flavors. Dark choc with dark choc chips, lemon with white choc chip, and strawberry with either dark or white choc chips. Oh, and devil’s food with a cream cheese glaze. They have always been Amazing! Thank you for recipe.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      May 4, 2022 at 1:05 pm

      Thank you! So glad you love it!

      Reply
  7. Mj

    February 16, 2022 at 9:18 pm

    These are delicious!! Why do people underrate when they changed the recipe or their oven clearly doesn’t work!?!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      February 22, 2022 at 12:42 pm

      Thanks, MJ. It’s frustrating for sure.

      Reply
  8. Brian

    February 6, 2022 at 3:28 pm

    I have been staying in and had a craving for brownies and all I had was a chocolate cake mix. I found the recipe above and decided to make them! I did add 1 tsp. of salad oil in addition to the 1/3 C. as I like my brownies chewy. (I didn’t add chocolate chips.) They turned out really well, but next time I’ll add maybe 1/4 C. of sugar to make them a bit sweeter. All good cooks “remodel” recipes a little to make them better, but for those who don’t like overly sweet things, these are perfect!

    Reply
  9. Sandra

    January 29, 2022 at 10:37 am

    I think it is hilarious when they do not follow the recipe and then complain when it doesn’t come out! I will also say, one place I lived had an oven that did not rise to the temperature you wanted. That’s when I bought an oven thermometer
    so I could see what the oven was too low or too high!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      January 31, 2022 at 11:19 am

      It’s super frustrating, but I try to help as best I can. An oven thermometer is a great tool to have!

      Reply
  10. Teagan

    January 9, 2022 at 3:23 pm

    I am 10 years old. I helped my
    grandma make brownies from
    a cake mix. We added walnuts
    and vanilla and dark chocolate
    chips. They were Super Good !!
    Thank You for the receipt.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      January 10, 2022 at 8:54 am

      Teagan!! I’m so happy to hear that y’all made them together and enjoyed them!

      Reply
  11. Darcy Larsen

    September 11, 2021 at 8:42 pm

    I have a super easy bar recipe that uses a white cake mix. I make this when I don’t have time to make a frosting. Well, I was out of white cake mix so I found your recipe for chocolate cake mix to make Brownies. Oh my. This is wonderful. I had some toffee bits and mini chocolate chips and added both. They were just fantastic. I’m going to try these with other additives and flavors. Thanks for the wonderful change to a cake mix. P.S. Resist the urge to add extra liquid. They are hard to stir but this is what it needs.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      September 13, 2021 at 9:21 am

      Thanks so much, Darcy! So glad they turned out great for you!

      Reply
  12. Elizabeth

    July 19, 2021 at 9:49 pm

    Just had to add my 2 cents. I taught Home Economics for many years. We made these “brownies” in all flavors. The students (and teachers) loved them. The students came up with many combinations. Most of them were great.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      July 20, 2021 at 12:27 pm

      Thanks, Elizabeth! Your 2 cents are always welcome! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Izza

    July 2, 2021 at 2:17 pm

    i tried these today with red velvet cake mix and and added white chocolate bits. for a less than average baker, these turned out super well (though slightly cakier than i would have liked)!!! will definitely be trying these again!!!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      July 5, 2021 at 9:53 am

      Glad to hear you enjoyed these!

      Reply
  14. Kate

    June 22, 2021 at 6:13 pm

    I’ prefer blondes so I used a butter pecan mix and added mini chocolate chips; I took it to work, one of thee clients cannot eat chocolate, so we made another recipe with candied cranberries and it was a hit

    Reply
    • Stacey

      June 23, 2021 at 2:06 pm

      So glad to hear they turned out great for you! Love those flavor combos!

      Reply
  15. PJ

    June 12, 2021 at 6:50 pm

    These were the best brownies. So moist and good! I I’m making for the second time. I put white chocolate chips in both. I’m wanting to try the strawberry too!! So easy to make! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      June 14, 2021 at 2:12 pm

      So glad to hear they turned out great for you, PJ!

      Reply
  16. Mary

    June 7, 2021 at 6:02 pm

    I cooked for 15 minutes over the expected time and still can’t get the middle done?! Something is wrong.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      June 8, 2021 at 2:33 pm

      I would agree. How are you testing doneness? Are you sure your oven is baking at the correct temperature?

      Reply
  17. MiraJuana

    May 31, 2021 at 2:17 pm

    Exactly the cake-to-brownie conversion recipe I needed!
    Now I have you bookmarked and I will definitely be using more of your recipes!

    For folks interested in using healthier oils, the recipe works well whether you prefer olive oil, coconut oil, avocado oil, or if you’re feeling fancy come up with your own blend).

    I want to thank you for being a mindful chef!
    Your responses to your readers are first-class, non-judgmental, and very encouraging!

    Reply
  18. Kathy Draper

    May 13, 2021 at 5:40 pm

    I just discovered your website. Came for the Cake Mix Brownies, and stayed for the Pineapple Cheese Casserole. Sounds wonderful, and I’m going to try it! Thanks so much.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      May 14, 2021 at 11:52 am

      Welcome, Kathy! Sure hope you’ll find lots you enjoy!

      Reply
  19. Cole

    May 12, 2021 at 7:40 pm

    I found a box of cake mix in the cupboard and my boyfriend was having a really rough day, His favorite thing is brownies. I stumbled across your blog and decided to try it out. Everything looked wonderful except for the fact that my cake mix had pudding inside of it. So the mix was a giant blob by the time i added the eggs and the oil. I decided to add about 1/2 c. of water to “thin” the batter out and then proceeded to bake it at 350 for 35 minutes in an 8×8. Turned out wonderful!!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      May 13, 2021 at 8:12 am

      How thoughtful of you! I know he enjoyed them!

      Reply
  20. Merlin

    April 17, 2021 at 12:36 pm

    currently making these with Swerve 10.6 oz chocolate cake mix. still used 2 eggs and probably too much oil because I added more to be able to stir it. so….we’ll see how this turns out!!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      April 19, 2021 at 11:55 am

      I’m interested in hearing how they turn out! Let me know!

      Reply
  21. Peggy C Sult

    March 14, 2021 at 4:02 pm

    I just happen to have a box of strawberry cake mix sitting on my counter after a pantry purge. Didn’t really want to make a cake and frost it, so I’m very pleased to find this recipe. Looking forward to trying it….Will check back after it’s baked.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      March 15, 2021 at 3:50 pm

      Sure hope they turned out great for you!

      Reply
  22. Jan

    February 18, 2021 at 12:35 am

    I made these with a chocolate cake mix and followed the recipe exactly as written. After baking for 20 min., it clearly wasn’t done because it jiggles when I moved the pan. I gave it 5 more min and took it out of the oven without testing. It didn’t seem to be jiggly. After cooling for an hour, I cut into them. These were more like lava cake. And we ate the outer corners with ice cream on top. Very tasty, but the center is just plain liquid.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      February 18, 2021 at 2:15 pm

      I’m glad you were able to enjoy them! Sorry to hear things didn’t work out as expected.

      Reply
  23. Kati

    February 17, 2021 at 5:12 pm

    I may never use a brownie mix again! These are so much better!
    They are HARD to stir, but I got a Kitchenaid mixer for Christmas, so these have been a regular thing now that I don’t have to use my arm! Lol! I like to double the recipe and make them in a 9×13 and they are really thick, but great with ice cream on top. 🙂
    Thank you for this!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      February 18, 2021 at 2:16 pm

      Ha! Thanks, Kati! So glad to hear you’ve enjoyed these!!

      Reply
  24. Toni Bailey

    January 9, 2021 at 2:27 pm

    Made this with 1/2 price after-Christmas box of FunFetti, adding More Fetti!
    Baked in convection oven 350 deg for 15 min.
    Yummy!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      January 12, 2021 at 1:08 pm

      Sounds perfect! Glad you enjoyed them!!

      Reply
  25. One Hoe

    December 1, 2020 at 6:29 pm

    My dude can you make your website any more ad ridden and ad covered and maybe make your articles a little bit longer because actual PhD dissertations are not as long as your rambling article, literally took me 30 minutes just to scroll to the bottom, click out of all your ads, just to leave this comment

    Reply
    • Stacey

      December 8, 2020 at 3:44 pm

      But yay!! You made it!! Seriously, the content is free to you. We gotta pay the bills somehow.

      Reply
  26. Nancy

    November 29, 2020 at 3:17 pm

    I’d love to try these especially after reading all the reviews and suggestions but was wondering how it would all fit in an 8×8 inch square pan. When I use a 15oz. cake mix it makes two 8 inch round cakes so how will it all bake in one 8 inch square pan without overflowing.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 29, 2020 at 8:21 pm

      You don’t add all the extra ingredients that cakes would have nor do you whip air into it. It fits just fine.

      Reply
  27. Karen

    November 27, 2020 at 10:07 pm

    This is so awesome! I was hoping to find it was doable! I made devils food cake brownies with this and mixed in chocolate chips, and slivered almonds I’ve had a while and leftover marshmallows on top like a rocky road brownie. So yummy! Maybe I’ll make the second box into a caramel version with walnuts!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 29, 2020 at 12:56 pm

      That sounds great, Karen! So glad to hear you enjoyed them!!!

      Reply
  28. Kerry Jerris

    November 20, 2020 at 10:40 am

    So I have Yellow Cake mix, and want to make it into brownies–don’t like blonde too much, so would 1/2 C cocoa be too much to add? I’m guessing I’ll need to add more oil or applesauce for the extra dry addition. Does that sound about right?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 20, 2020 at 10:46 am

      I can’t say for sure, but if I were going to guess, I’d say you’ll need 6 to 8 tablespoons of cocoa powder and I’d increase the amount of oil to 1/2 cup.

      Reply
  29. Kylie

    November 13, 2020 at 5:59 pm

    Why is it so thick

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 14, 2020 at 10:55 am

      It’s supposed to be thick. Brownie batter is often very thick.

      Reply
  30. lyn

    October 30, 2020 at 1:00 pm

    Wonderful! Made my yellow cake mix into cocoa-chocolate chip brownies. Tomato cracker salad sounds great too. Wish you lived next door, really. lyn

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 2, 2020 at 9:59 am

      Thanks so much, Lyn!!

      Reply
  31. Julie

    October 27, 2020 at 5:38 pm

    I’ve made these for my family so many times, during the pandemic. So easy!
    I’ve added a swirl of sweetened cream cheese, chopped nuts, or oatmeal, and all different kinds of chips. I’ve sprinkled some kosher salt on top, really good with butterscotch chips. Vanilla or white cake is too bland with this recipe, unless you add some flavorful topping or frosting. For autumn, try Pumpkin or Spice cake, and swirl apple pie filling. This is a great recipe to teach your kids- it’s practically foolproof, and has endless options for “whatever’s in the pantry.” Thanks so much!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      October 28, 2020 at 9:47 am

      Love hearing all these delicious variations, Julie! I’m so glad you’ve gotten some great use out of this recipe!

      Reply
  32. Sony

    September 27, 2020 at 11:26 am

    Hi! Would i be able to use jello powder and white cake mix instead of a strawberry cake mix?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      September 29, 2020 at 3:22 pm

      I can’t say for sure, Sony. I would guess that you could, though.

      Reply
  33. Cynthia

    August 16, 2020 at 7:53 pm

    Making the chocolate brownies for my diabetics. I am using sugar free chocolate cake mix and added pecans. Also making the regular lemon cake mix with almonds. I had to improvise, because I only had 3 eggs. I split the eggs between the 2 mixes and added 2 tablespoons margarine to each mix. They were enjoyed by all.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      August 18, 2020 at 2:26 pm

      Glad to hear everyone enjoyed them!!

      Reply
  34. Wanda

    August 14, 2020 at 6:37 pm

    Used a German chocolate cake mix, added coco powdered and chopped chocolate covered coffee beans… hope it turns out as good as I expect it too

    Reply
    • Stacey

      August 18, 2020 at 2:30 pm

      Wow! Yum! Me, too!

      Reply
  35. James miller

    July 27, 2020 at 4:26 pm

    Have a question this recipe is very close to cake cookies is the difference in the oil what makes the brownies or is it that it’s all in one pan that makes the difference asking cause I make the cookies all the time but need something different .

    Reply
    • Stacey

      July 28, 2020 at 11:14 am

      Honestly, there’s probably not much difference other than how they’re baked and the amount of oil. Not knowing exactly which recipe you use, I can’t say for sure.

      Reply
  36. Elizabeth

    July 22, 2020 at 9:32 am

    The consistency of the “batter” was like salt water taffy so I just pressed it evenly into the pan and pushed the chocolate chunks into the top. I had two boxes laying around so I made a double batch and put it in a 9×12 pan, perfect for thick brownies. I will definitely try them in different flavors …lemon, mmm

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    • Stacey

      July 27, 2020 at 11:15 am

      Awesome! So glad to hear you enjoyed these!

      Reply
  37. Gina

    July 11, 2020 at 10:19 am

    Not real tasty. I followed the recipe, used a white cake mix, and added nuts and a T of cocoa powder. I won’t waste a cake mix again. We threw it out. I find it amazing so many liked it, but we all have different tastes.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      July 13, 2020 at 2:56 pm

      Hate to hear it didn’t turn out as you had hoped. I’m thinking maybe next time, add a considerable amount more cocoa powder to a white cake mix if you want chocolate flavor. I think most folks are using chocolate or strawberry mixes.

      Reply
  38. Janey

    June 22, 2020 at 8:04 pm

    Great if you have limited time. I made red velvet and added chocolate chips. It was ok. I think a cake would have been better. I still might try doing this when lemon cake though. It was quick and easy.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      June 23, 2020 at 11:50 am

      This idea is to have another option if all you have hanging around is cake mix.

      Reply
  39. Sara Kapetan

    June 17, 2020 at 8:05 am

    I can’t wait to bake the strawberry flavored for the homeless shelter I bake treats for! Few questions please: Can I use a 9 x 13 pan? If so, should I double the ingredients? Would adding sliced fresh strawberries to the batter work?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      June 19, 2020 at 11:31 am

      9×13 isn’t an exact double of an 8×8 in terms of volume, but you would still need to double the recipe. They’ll just be a bit thicker and take a little while longer to bake. When it comes to adding the strawberries, I think it would work, but I’ve not tested it myself.

      Reply
  40. Ellie Jay

    June 11, 2020 at 3:25 am

    Would doubling this recipe work for a 9×13 glass pan? How much would that change the cooking time? I want to bring these to work… Is the batter thick enough to try two flavors in one pan, maybe separated with parchment paper?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      June 11, 2020 at 9:02 am

      Adding 5 to 10 minutes to the cook time should be enough. It’s a pretty thick batter, so I think you could probably do 2 different flavors.

      Reply
  41. Tammy

    June 6, 2020 at 7:28 pm

    Thanks for the tip… made Red velvet brownies with cream cheese frosting. Thought about using some mini white chocolate chips but decided to go plain this time. Yum! ????

    Reply
    • Stacey

      June 8, 2020 at 3:59 pm

      Yum! So glad you enjoyed them!!

      Reply
  42. Kat

    May 23, 2020 at 8:41 pm

    Amazing recipe! I love how creative it is. I will definitely be checking out other recipes from this sight.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      May 26, 2020 at 2:36 pm

      Thanks! Hope you’ll enjoy this one and find many more you like just as well!

      Reply
  43. Delano

    May 15, 2020 at 10:49 pm

    I’m using German Chocolate cake batter by the way!

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    • Stacey

      May 16, 2020 at 12:04 pm

      Sounds great!! Hope they turn out amazing!

      Reply
    • Kristi

      September 22, 2021 at 7:10 pm

      I just made mine with German Chocolate mix but added butterscotch chips and coconut flakes to the top. So far they look good but I want to try them once they are cooled as recommended earlier in the feed. 🤞🏻That they tastes as good as they smell!

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      • Stacey

        September 24, 2021 at 4:25 pm

        Hope they tasted great for you!

        Reply
  44. Delano

    May 15, 2020 at 10:45 pm

    No Milk needed!? (Baking Rookie)

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    • Stacey

      May 16, 2020 at 12:04 pm

      Nope, no milk. No worries! Don’t ever hesitate to ask questions around here!

      Reply
  45. Jenniifer Coronado

    May 12, 2020 at 11:40 pm

    mine came out raw, and i followed the directions. i don’t know what happened.

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    • Stacey

      May 15, 2020 at 9:50 am

      If it was raw, then it was probably undercooked.

      Reply
  46. Alex

    May 12, 2020 at 12:26 am

    I just made some with white cake mix and cotton candy flavoring! Added some blue food coloring for fun, hoping that they turn out well!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      May 12, 2020 at 3:04 pm

      Sounds fun! Let me know!

      Reply
  47. Mei L.

    May 5, 2020 at 9:58 pm

    I’ve been making strawberry “brownies” for a few years now. I just kind of came up with it one day when I wanted to make some brownies for a family get-together, but realized that I was out of cocoa powder. I decided immediately to call them pinkies, because I thought it was a cute name. I even sell them as pinkies at my little bakery.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      May 6, 2020 at 10:31 am

      I LOVE that so much! Pinkies! Ha!

      Reply
  48. Seasons01

    May 2, 2020 at 12:10 pm

    Changing my review… left them out on the table overnight and the kids and I had some in the am. Much better. I guess for some reason they just aren’t good warm. Taste good but texture just wasnt there. This morning way better.

    So my suggestion is to either put them in the fridge or waite until they are cold and set.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      May 4, 2020 at 10:28 am

      Glad you gave them a second chance and enjoyed them!

      Reply
  49. Seasons01

    May 1, 2020 at 8:48 pm

    I used a chocolate cake mix. And added sugar free chocolate chips. I would say they are very chocolatey in flavour. But not the texture of a cake or a brownie. My husband said chalkie. My daughter said doughie (maybe to many chocolate chips). Runny.

    No stars because this is advertised to be a brownie. This is not a brownie. I would make a new name for it… You would get more stars.

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  50. Adrianna

    April 30, 2020 at 10:00 pm

    My husband cracked up at yellowies and he hates recipes with a back story. We had coconut cake on hand and added cocoa powder to the mix before adding the wet ingredients. Almond joy like brownies were the result and now we have to make yellowies next lol. Thank you for the recipe and the awesome name.

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    • Stacey

      May 1, 2020 at 9:43 am

      Ha! So glad y’all enjoyed them!!

      Reply
  51. Emily

    April 26, 2020 at 5:23 pm

    20 minutes of baking time had it a bit jiggly when I took it from the oven so I let it bake another 5 minutes. Let’s hope it turns out okay….. oops!

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    • Stacey

      April 27, 2020 at 9:15 am

      I’m sure they turned out just fine. Let me know.

      Reply
  52. J R Tomlin

    April 18, 2020 at 2:20 pm

    I have coeliac, so I had to use a gluten-free cake mix (Better Crocker as it happens). Just a note that it needs some adjustment for gluten-free. This is typical though. Cooking gluten-free normally requires adjustment and it might depend on which brand you use as well. No matter how much I stirred, it did not come together although I expected it to be a bit dry as you mentioned. Finally, I added a 1/3 cup of cold black coffee and that made it come together. It baked up great and was quite a hit.

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    • Stacey

      April 20, 2020 at 12:00 pm

      Those gluten free mixes do require some adjustment when they’re substituted in recipes. Glad you enjoyed these!

      Reply
    • Seasons01

      May 1, 2020 at 7:32 pm

      Arthur GF brownies mix is the bomb! I love there cake mix too.

      Reply
  53. Nancy

    April 18, 2020 at 10:10 am

    I am going to substitute homemade-infused coconut oil instead of vegetable oil and add lots of walnuts. I just know these will be out of this world! Thank you for this easy and in this time, oh-so-necessary, switch-up for shape-shifting things on hand to accommodate things we want!

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    • Stacey

      April 20, 2020 at 12:03 pm

      I sure hope it turns out amazingly for you!!

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  54. Kathie Douthit-Lowe

    April 16, 2020 at 5:39 pm

    I have only a chocolate cake mix and did search to make Brownies and now my mouth is watering and chocolate are now what I want the least! LoL I’ll be getting a lot of cake next trip to the store! Thinking about a layered fruit for Spring/summer. Also if I used a white cake and added a package of butterscotch pudding would I need to add or adjust eggs, oil, etc…?

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    • Stacey

      April 17, 2020 at 11:27 am

      I would just stick to the recipe, but feel free to add in other things like chocolate chips, etc.

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  55. Pam Avoledo

    April 13, 2020 at 8:21 pm

    The different flavored brownies are a good idea! It’s something that could get potentially fancy. I’m all for red velvet, though.

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    • Stacey

      April 14, 2020 at 9:50 am

      Red velvet sure it good! 🙂

      Reply
  56. Pat

    March 21, 2020 at 10:40 pm

    Do the strawberry brownies have an icing on them. Looks like they might have.

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    • Stacey

      March 23, 2020 at 10:08 am

      They don’t, but you could certainly add one.

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      • Kera

        June 29, 2020 at 8:25 pm

        I made the strawberry ones before used Confetti sugar and water to make a glaze

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  57. Donna Ray

    March 19, 2020 at 2:01 pm

    I made chocolate brownies by your recipe, used a double chocolate cake mix, added the chocolate chips plus pecans. It turned out great!! I like moist not cakey brownies and these were perfect. Thanks so much for such an easy recipe!

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    • Stacey

      March 19, 2020 at 3:10 pm

      So glad they turned out great for you!

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  58. Alma Flores

    March 18, 2020 at 9:44 pm

    I use this same recipe but use a small ice cream scoop to make brownie cookies. Bake on a sheet sprayed with non stick spray and bake for 13 minutes.
    The recipe makes 2 dozen large cookies.

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    • Stacey

      March 19, 2020 at 3:11 pm

      Another GREAT idea! Thank for sharing!

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    • deb

      April 25, 2021 at 7:55 am

      fabulous idea! will be trying this today!

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      • Stacey

        April 26, 2021 at 9:29 am

        Enjoy!

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  59. PattiAnn

    March 18, 2020 at 6:49 pm

    Just made chocolate brownies. Wow! Great recipe, so easy had everything in my pantry. Added 1/2 tablespoon espresso powder, chips & pecans. Really needed a boost today and these brownies were just the thing.
    Thank you. ????????????

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    • Stacey

      March 19, 2020 at 3:11 pm

      These sound AMAZING! So glad they turned out well for you!!

      Reply
  60. marjorie whitmire

    March 18, 2020 at 11:41 am

    I am definitely making the strawberry ones. But I have a question that’s been bothering me for a long time. Does it matter if the pan is glass or metal? Thanks.

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    • Stacey

      March 19, 2020 at 3:14 pm

      In many cases it does matter. I much prefer glass with this recipe, but either will work.

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  61. Melissa Rugg

    March 18, 2020 at 10:48 am

    Any suggestions to make this in a half of full sheet pan? I like to make large batches to share. How many cokes do you think would be for a half or full sheet pan?

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    • Stacey

      March 19, 2020 at 3:16 pm

      Hey Melissa! I can’t say for sure, but if my calculations are correct, you’ll need 3 batches for a half sheet and 6 batches for a whole sheet.

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  62. Shelly in Sunny San Diego ????

    March 17, 2020 at 8:42 pm

    These sound lovely and easy. Photos made my mouth water. Thanks Stacey. You always have great ideas. You go, Rebel! I love the name pinkies and lemonies, personally. Brownies for the brown ones, if course! ????

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    • Stacey

      March 19, 2020 at 3:18 pm

      Ha! Thanks, Shelly!!

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    • Donna Moss

      November 16, 2020 at 11:33 am

      I have used the orange mix. Grands say it reminds them of fruit loops. Lol. They always loved the strawberry ones, been making them along time. Thanks for sharing!

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      • Stacey

        November 16, 2020 at 3:28 pm

        That sounds great!!

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  63. Margaret

    March 17, 2020 at 5:16 pm

    I’ve made this with yellow cake and chocolate chips (sort of a blondie) and carrot cake with oatmeal and nuts. Yellow cake was the best. I also swap applesauce for the oil. I love how quick and easy these are. It is my go to when I need to take a dessert to an event. Never thought of strawberry or lemon but those will be next whenever I can get a mix.

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    • Stacey

      March 19, 2020 at 3:21 pm

      Hope you’ll love the strawberry and lemon version, too!!

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    • Nancy

      February 25, 2021 at 5:24 pm

      I usually use applesauce instead of oil but was apprehensive making brownies in case they tasted too much like a cake I’m using a white mix and white cho chips with a request for caramel sauce ,,,,,

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      • Stacey

        March 1, 2021 at 8:38 am

        I think the oil is a must for texture and moisture in this particular recipe.

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  64. Katrina

    March 17, 2020 at 2:54 pm

    Sounds delicious anxious to try the different flavor of cake mixes I got for brownies thank you for posting this lovely dessert have a beautiful & Blessed day

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    • Stacey

      March 17, 2020 at 3:07 pm

      You, too, Katrina! Hope you enjoy them all!

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  65. Barbara Miller

    March 17, 2020 at 2:38 pm

    I have Carrot Cake, Spice Cake, Golden Butter Cake, Dark Chocolate Cake, Orange Cake, Pineapple Cake and White Cake. I may end up doing them all before this “staycation” is over. I have 4 of those golden Hershey bars that I want to layer into one of the flavors. if I do a 9×9 pan are they going to be too thin?

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    • Stacey

      March 17, 2020 at 3:07 pm

      Such great ideas! They will be a little thinner in a 9×9, but it won’t make a huge difference. And if you layer in the Hershey bars, that will help as well.

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  66. SuzieW

    March 17, 2020 at 2:02 pm

    Great post since so many of us are “sheltering in place”. I live in WA and they are asking us to stay home except for groceries or medicines.

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    • Stacey

      March 17, 2020 at 3:05 pm

      Thanks, Suzie! I’m going to be doing my best to share those recipes that will use stuff most folks already have in the pantry. Enjoy!

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  67. Claudia

    March 17, 2020 at 1:39 pm

    When I get a cake mix I am definitely going to try this. My husband cannot have any chocolate for medical reasons and I can’t have lemon. Sooooo, strawberry here I come and whatever else I may find. Thank you so much, I have to say that they look awesome in your photos…… Take care. Claudia

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    • Stacey

      March 17, 2020 at 3:05 pm

      Thanks so much, Claudia! The strawberry is probably my favorite!

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      • Ashlee

        June 8, 2021 at 8:35 pm

        Tried this recipe. Think there is a missing ingredient.. wayyy too doughy to be brownies. Maybe cookies?

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        • Stacey

          June 8, 2021 at 8:53 pm

          I’ve never had trouble with this recipe turning out. Did you bake it? It does make a very thick dough.

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          • Stanley Barker

            July 6, 2021 at 3:54 pm

            I feel like a bow wow suddenly

        • Christine

          June 20, 2021 at 5:43 pm

          Some people like super fudge consistency brownies. Which these are. If you want them more cake like I would add an extra egg. I have done both the extra egg does make a different consistency.

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          • Stacey

            June 21, 2021 at 11:26 am

            Great tip! Thanks for sharing!

          • Stanley Barker

            July 6, 2021 at 3:56 pm

            I feel like a bow wow suddenly

    • Lucky

      February 1, 2021 at 11:05 pm

      Mine came out like a moist cake like brownie instead of an actual brownie, the only thing I did different was substitute the oil to butter (I do all my brownies that way and they always come out as brownies) …. I added 2 tablespoons of espresso into mine (I put espresso into my brownie batter regularly except for this batch I added less espresso). What did I do wrong? Adding a little bit of liquid??

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      • Stacey

        February 2, 2021 at 1:49 pm

        The liquid will have an effect on the finished product. And since you added some espresso and butter (which has water and milk solids in it that oil doesn’t) that might be the cause of the different texture. Hope you were still able to enjoy them!

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      • Melanie L Clem

        November 25, 2021 at 5:30 pm

        I am wondering if a granular instant coffee would get you where you want to be with this recipe (no liquid that way)

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    • Teetsie

      July 25, 2021 at 8:41 pm

      Ok so no, I tried these with a yellow Duncan Hines cake mix and added 1/4 cup cocoa powder. I should have known this was a bad idea (I bake a lot) and should have known there was not enough sugar. The major part of brownies from scratch is granulated sugar and cake mix just does not have enough sugar. These came out great for texture but with no sweetness. If your going to make brownies from a cake mix, add at least a half cup of sugar or more or just make brownies from scratch. Cake mix is mostly flour.

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      • Stacey

        July 27, 2021 at 10:56 am

        Hey, Teetsie! Thanks for sharing your experience. I’ve removed your rating as you’ve rated a variation of the recipe and not the recipe I shared.

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