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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. 

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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

Craving M&M’s cookies? Try these easy white cake mix cookies.

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cake mix brownies

Cake Mix Brownies

Yield: 16 brownies
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

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!

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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Ashlyn

Friday 1st of September 2023

Hiiiiii! I just made this recipe, i felt kinda weird tho bc i usually make from scratch but bc i couldn't find cocoa powder (which i swear i just bought!) i tried this, I used choco-chunks and added an extra handful then sprinkled more on top(im a chocolate addict as you an see), and added a lil milk too I followed the rest of the instructions other than that. Exactly 25 mins 350 degrees worked perfect! And OMG it came out AMAZING!!!! super moist and chocolaty i 100% recommend letting cool for about 10 min! thx for the recipe!

Joy Shull

Sunday 10th of September 2023

Yay! So glad you enjoyed the recipe :)

Shellbeee

Saturday 1st of July 2023

Hi! I am still obsessed with this recipe! Lol I've tried it with strawberry cake mix and white choc chips. It was a hit! Also, I used a small cookie scoop and put in mini muffin pans. Baked at 350 for 8-10 min and it makes them into mini brownie bites!! QUESTION- best way to store these and for how long? Thanks in advance!

Joy Shull

Monday 24th of July 2023

So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Cake mix brownies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days.

em

Monday 29th of May 2023

Allow to cool, is the operative task here. Too soon and you seem to get what appears to be undercooked mess. Fresh out of the oven could be a topping for ice cream though...

Mixing this batter is a workout in itself....

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!

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