Learn how to make brownies from cake mix. 

All you need is just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes to prep these brownies!

An easy and crowd pleasing dessert thanks to our secret weapon – dark chocolate fudge cake mix. 

These cake mix brownies are a ridiculously simple dessert that you can throw together in about 5 minutes flat.

Don’t have brownie mix on hand? I got you covered. 

This recipe uses just 5 ingredients: chocolate cake mix, olive oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and chocolate chips. 

My cake mix cookie bars were such a hit with everyone who makes them, and I decided to create more recipes featuring cake mix!

While I love a good dessert made from scratch, sometimes you need those secret weapon recipes to throw together a crowd pleasing dessert in only minutes. 

How to make brownies from cake mix

First, you’ll need a box of your favorite chocolate cake mix.

For this recipe, I used Duncan Hines Dark Chocolate Fudge, but any chocolate cake mix will work. 

Add the cake mix, olive oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and chocolate chips to a large bowl.

Use a rubber spatula or spoon to mix until completely combined. 

Spray an 8 X 8 baking dish with cooking spray, then add the batter in.

Smush it down into the edges, and flatten out any lumps. Bake at 350 degrees until done, around 20 – 25 minutes!

Allow to cool completely before cutting for easiest results.

If you’re like me, this is pretty much impossible!

I have been known to ruin batches of brownies because I just couldn’t wait to dig in and try one. 

Share these at a party, with your friends and neighbors, or just make it for yourself when you deserve a treat. 

Enjoy!

Cake Mix Recipes

Hungry for more easy cake mix recipes? You’ve got to try my cake mix cookie bars – everyone loves them! Like this recipe, they are only a few ingredients and so easy to prep. Perfect way to use up that cake mix you already have!

Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Cookies are always a winner!

Another favorite of mine is cake mix banana bread – my son loves helping me make up this easy and yummy snack!

If you’re in the double chocolate cookie mood, these 4 ingredient chocolate cake mix cookies will hit the spot!

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How To Make Cake Mix Brownies:

Yield: 16 brownies

Cake Mix Brownies

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Easy cake mix brownies recipe with duncan hines cake mix

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 15 oz box chocolate cake mix (I used Duncan Hines Dark Chocolate Fudge)
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to a large bowl and mix with a rubber spatula until completely combined
2. Transfer batter to a greased 8 X 8 baking dish
3. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 - 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean (mine were perfect right at 25 minutes)
4. For best results, allow to cool completely before cutting

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

16

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 237 Total Fat: 13g Saturated Fat: 4g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 9g Cholesterol: 23mg Sodium: 215mg Carbohydrates: 30g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 17g Protein: 3g