You're going to love these simple and pink Strawberry Brownies! They use cake mix, so you know they are fool-proof, have a strong strawberry flavor, and are fudgy, just like traditional chocolate brownies.
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This recipe for Strawberry Brownies creates a rich and moist, fudge-like dessert great for any occasion, especially spring and summer parties and holidays. It's quick and easy - made with a box of strawberry cake mix to that gives them a strong strawberry flavor, an easy icing glaze and crushed freeze-dried strawberry just like when we make our oh-so-tasty strawberry crunch cupcakes.
We love fruity and sweet strawberry recipes, especially once the weather gets warmer. Make-ahead strawberry oatmeal, a strawberry banana smoothie, strawberry lemon bread and strawberry Nutella crescent rolls are some of our favorites. And strawberry toast makes a great breakfast when fresh strawberries are in season.
Strawberry brownies are great for birthday parties and Mother's Day or Easter brunches too, along with spring-themed waffle pops, Oreo brownies and a s'mores pie.
Why You'll Love Strawberry Brownies
- While strawberry brownies are made with cake mix, they taste just like fudge brownies and not like cake.
- This recipe is great for kids who love brownies and their texture but who aren't huge fans of chocolate (like one of my daughters!).
Ingredients & Equipment
Brownies
- 1 (15.25 ounce) strawberry cake mix
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- ¾ cup butter
Topping
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- ¼ cup crushed freeze dried strawberries, crushed
Equipment Needed:
- Saucepan
- Spoon
- Bowl
- 8 inch by 8 inch baking dish
- Parchment paper
Tips from the Chef
When done, the brownies will be firmer on the edges than in center. Don't continue cooking until the center is firm, or the fudge-like consistency will disappear.
How To Make Strawberry Brownies
- Preheat your oven to 350℉Fahrenheit and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Melt the white chocolate chips and butter in a small saucepan on low heat, stir constantly.
- Once the white chocolate mixture is melted, pour the cake mix and then the chocolate mixture into a mixing bowl and stir until well combined. It may feel a little like play-doh at this point, which is fine.
- Transfer the batter to your lined baking dish, smooth out, and bake for about 25-30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until it starts to golden slightly on the edges. Remove from the oven.
- While the strawberry brownies cool, make the icing by stirring together the powdered sugar and milk. Pour the icing on top of the brownies and then sprinkle crushed freeze dried strawberries on top. Cut and enjoy!
Recipe FAQs
Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Yes, these brownies can be frozen for up to 6 months. Slice, then wrap tightly in plastic wrap and place in a freezer safe storage bag. Defrost individual brownies overnight in the fridge or on the countertop for a few hours before eating.
No, this recipe does not call for eggs and turns out perfectly every time!
If you don't like freeze dried strawberries feel free to omit them.
You don't have to add a topping if you prefer not to. They will taste great either way.
Recipe
Strawberry Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 strawberry cake mix box, (15.25 ounce)
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- ¾ cup butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoon whole milk
- ¼ cup freeze dried strawberries, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350℉Fahrenheit and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Melt the white chocolate chips and butter in a small saucepan on low heat, stir constantly.
- Once the white chocolate mixture is melted, pour the cake mix and then the chocolate mixture into a mixing bowl and stir until well combined. It may feel a little like play-doh at this point, which is fine.
- Transfer the batter to your lined baking dish, smooth out, and bake for about 25-30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until it starts to golden slightly on the edges. Remove from the oven.
- While the strawberry brownies cool, make the icing by stirring together the powdered sugar and milk. Pour the icing on top of the brownies and then sprinkle crushed freeze dried strawberries on top. Cut and enjoy!
Notes
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Maddy says
My family loved this recipe! We can't wait to make it again.