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Cake Mix Brownies

This cake mix brownies recipe is knock your socks off delicious! Learn how to make brownies from cake mix in a pinch. All you need is just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes to prep this recipe. An easy and crowd pleasing dessert thanks to our secret weapon: dark chocolate fudge cake mix. 

three brownies stacked on top of each other

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

Cake mix are a favorite dessert in our house. Recipes like cake mix blueberry muffins, yellow cake mix cookies, cake mix banana muffins, chocolate cake mix cookies, and cake mix cookie bars are a few of the easy ways to make homemade treats using a box of your favorite cake mix!

Don’t have brownie mix on hand?

I’ve got you covered. 

Or maybe you want to make some pecan pie brownies but don’t have brownie mix? Use this recipe instead!

two brownies on a plate with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce on top

This recipe uses just 5 ingredients:

  • chocolate cake mix
  • olive oil or vegetable oil
  • eggs
  • vanilla extract
  • chocolate chips
cake mix, chocolate chips, oil, eggs, vanilla extract

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

cake mix brownies with hot fudge and ice cream

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. 

three brownies stacked on top of each other

How to make brownies from cake mix

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

dark chocolate fudge cake mix in a bowl

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

duncan hines dark chocolate fudge cake mix box

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

eggs, vanilla, oil, and cake mix in a mixing bowl

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

the ingredients in the bowl with a rubber spatula
four images showing the progression of adding the ingredients and mixing them together

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

cake mix brownie batter in a bowl

Smush it down into the edges, and flatten out any lumps.

spreading the brownie batter into a baking dish using a rubber spatula

Bake at 350 degrees until done, around 20 – 25 minutes!

four images showing the spreading of the batter, and then the finished brownies with ice cream and fudge sauce on top

Allow to cool completely before cutting for easiest results.

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

two brownies on a white plate topped with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce
three brownies

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

a scoop of cake mix brownie on a spoon

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

Enjoy!

stacked brownies

More Cake Mix Recipes

Hungry for more easy cake mix recipes?

Cake mix is such a great hack for quick and delicious baking. 

brownies on a plate with the cake mix box in the background

They are a perfect way to use up that cake mix you already have sitting in your pantry.

brownies topped with vanilla ice cream and fudge sauce

Another favorite of mine is cake mix banana bread – It’s so simple and a great way to use up those ripe bananas!

If you need a quick holiday dessert these Cake Mix Christmas Cookies are always a hit.

Cake mix pumpkin muffins are quite possibly the easiest muffins ever and a fun seasonal treat!

Another fall favorite is this cake mix pumpkin bread

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Cake Mix Brownies Recipe

Yield: 16 brownies

Cake Mix Brownies

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These fudgy cake mix brownies are so simple to make and everyone will love them! Easy and delicious recipe to make with a box of chocolate 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)
  • ½ cup olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Add cake mix, oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and semi sweet chocolate chips to a bowl and use a rubber spatula to mix until well combined.
  2. Transfer the cake mix brownie batter to a greased 8 X 8 baking dish
  3. Bake the brownies 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 brownies to cool completely before cutting

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

16

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 237Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 215mgCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 1gSugar: 17gProtein: 3g

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Elin

Tuesday 7th of March 2023

Hi. I'm making this recipe tomorrow and realized I picked up a box of chocolate fudge cake mix instead of DARK chocolate fudge. Do you think it will make much of a difference? I can cook, but I am not a baker, so this is perfect for me. Thank you for posting!

Joy Shull

Wednesday 8th of March 2023

I think any brownie mix will work fine!

Maddie

Monday 27th of February 2023

This is so great! I’m definitely more of a brownie the cake fan, but brownie mix is over double the price of cake mix

Mom of 2

Monday 30th of January 2023

Tried this tonight using a yellow cake mix, white chocolate chips and pecans... Amazing!!! Gooey in the inside and crunchy on the outside. Served warm with vanilla ice cream and caramel drizzle. Definitely a hit with my husband. Thank you!!

Little one

Wednesday 25th of January 2023

This is the best easiest recipe for brownies. I used a yellow cake mix with chocolate chips it was very good for like white brownies. .

Dan Adam

Monday 16th of January 2023

I just made a double batch in a 9x13 pan. BIG brownies. Gooey goodness. Used one choc cake mix and one white cake mix 4eggs, 1.33 cup oil and 3tbsp vanilla. Oh my!!!!

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