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Cake Mix Brownies Recipe

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This Cake Mix Brownies Recipe is the perfect way to get soft and chewy brownies. Plus, you get to use a cake mix to make it! Cake mix recipes are SO easy – you can’t go wrong!

If you want a simple brownie recipe that is foolproof every time, check out this easy recipe. Simple desserts with simple ingredients are my favorite to make and share with all of you!

With just 5 simple ingredients, I seriously think you’ll love this recipe. It’s no secret that using a cake mix changes everything – but who knew that it would make baking brownies so simple?!

This will be the best brownie you’ve made – and certainly the easiest. Perfect for birthday parties, family gatherings, or just having a Saturday snack day at home.

Cake Mix Brownies Recipe

Since the cake mix takes away many of the steps and ingredients needed, there isn’t much more than mixing, pouring, and baking left to do.

It is important to ensure that you bake the brownies long enough to be cooked and safe to eat. My boys love these brownies because their texture of them is literal perfection.

The outer edges are a bit chewy and crisp, with a center that almost seems to melt in your mouth.

When my boys hear that these are on the radar, they’re “patiently” waiting for me to cook them and be done with them. And then it’s a battle to grab one for each hand before the plate is empty!

How do I check the doneness of brownies?

Checking the doneness of brownies can be a tricky task. To determine if your brownies are done, start by observing the edges; they should look hardened and slightly darker than the rest of the cake.

Of course, you must also use your sense of smell to gauge how cooked through it is; it should emit an intense, Toffee-like aroma.

Inserting a toothpick into the center-most part of the brownie is another way to figure out how done it is; when it comes out with some crumbs attached, then this indicates that it does not need additional baking.

It is important to note that all ovens vary in temperature, so you may have to adjust cooking times accordingly.

Therefore, monitoring your brownies throughout their baking period is key to avoiding either under or over-cooking them.

Specialty Ingredients:

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Reminder, not all ingredients in the Cake Mix Chocolate Brownies Recipe are linked above, just the ones that may be a bit difficult to find or that you might be unsure of what to look for

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Make it a Meal:

It comes as no surprise that I love meal plans. It’s a way that I can plan out the meals for the day and week and let everyone know what to expect.

Don’t overcomplicate it! Keep it simple, as shown below!

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Best Cake Mix Recipes:

Once you make this Delicious Cake Mix Brownie Recipe, let your mind wander to all the other yummy ways you can use cake mix! The options are endless! (and delicious!)

The good news is that I’ve gathered up all my favorites to share with each one of you!

I love making these Red Velvet Box Cake Mix Recipes! If you’re a fan of red velvet flavor, don’t miss these easy recipes.

Everyone in our house asks for these Health Cake Mix Cookies!

You will never crave anything other than this Jello Poke Cake recipe again!

When it comes to fun treats, you can’t go wrong with these Halloween Cake Mix Cookies!

Need some ideas for a cake mix sitting in your pantry? Here are some great options for Strawberry Cake Mix recipes!

Our boys LOVE when we have these Blueberry Cobbler made with Cake Mix on the radar!

Need a fun dessert for summer? Check out this Patriotic Cake Mix Cookies Recipe!

How do I store baked brownies?

Once baked brownies have been removed from the oven and allowed to cool, they should be wrapped with foil or plastic wrap, then placed in an airtight container. This seals in moisture and protects the brownies from contamination by anything else stored nearby.

To further protect the brownies, wrap them with additional layers of plastic wrap before putting them in the container.

When stored correctly, baked brownies can last for several days before becoming dry or stale.

However, it is advisable to eat them as soon as possible since this is when they are generally the tastiest.

More Brownie Recipes:

Cake Mix Brownies Recipe

Cake Mix Brownies Recipe

Yield: 24 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 24 minutes
Total Time: 29 minutes

Ready for a simple and easy dessert? These Cake Mix Brownies are not only tasty, but they're also fast and simple to make!

Ingredients

  • 1 box of Chocolate cake mix
  • 1/4 cup of oil (your choice of type)
  • 1/3 cup of milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup of chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Line an 8" x 8" casserole pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  3. Mix the cake mix, oil, milk, and egg in a bowl. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  4. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth it down using a spatula.
  5. Put the pan in the oven and bake for 20-24 minutes until the edges of the brownie start to pull away from the sides of the pan.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 65Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 14mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 0gSugar: 5gProtein: 1g

This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix on 1/4/2023

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