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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 ingredient: dark chocolate fudge cake mix. 

cake mix brownies stacked

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!

fudgy cake mix brownies

This recipe uses just 5 ingredients:

  • chocolate cake mix
  • olive oil or vegetable oil
  • eggs
  • vanilla extract
  • chocolate chips
ingredients needed to make cake mix brownies

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 in the pan

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.

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. 

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

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!

cake mi brownies cut into squares

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 brownies topped with vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup

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More Cake Mix Recipes

Hungry for more easy cake mix recipes?

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

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

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

brownies in the pan

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 stacked

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Yield: 16 brownies

Cake Mix Brownies

cake mix brownies

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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three brownies stacked on top of each other
stacked brownies

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mic

Tuesday 16th of May 2023

So easy and delicious. Great texture. Thanks for sharing.

Amy

Wednesday 10th of May 2023

Swapped out the chocolate cake mix for the orange supreme one and added about 1/2 more chocolate chips....oh my goodness is this yummy!

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 cake 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!!

Joy Shull

Friday 5th of May 2023

So glad you enjoyed it!

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