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Homemade cake mix brownies cut into squares on a white kitchen table with crumbs scattered, shot from above.

Easy Cake Mix Brownies

Easy fudgy cake mix brownies made with simple pantry ingredients and endless variations.
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Cooling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Calories: 220kcal
Cost: $6–8

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch baking pan or 8x8 for thicker brownies
  • 1 Large mixing bowl
  • 1 Whisk or wooden spoon
  • 1 set Measuring cups/spoons 1 set
  • 1 Rubber spatula for folding
  • 1 Cooling rack
  • 1 Sharp knife for cutting

Ingredients

  • 1 box Chocolate cake mix any brand
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 0.5 cup Vegetable oil or melted butter for richer flavor
  • 2–3 tablespoon Water reduce from box directions
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract optional
  • 0.5 cup Chocolate chips or mix-ins (nuts, marshmallows, etc.)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease pan.
  • Combine cake mix, eggs, oil, water, and vanilla.
  • Fold in chocolate chips or other mix-ins.
  • Spread batter in prepared pan.
  • Bake for 25–30 minutes until edges are set.
  • Cool on rack, then cut into squares.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 220g | Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1.5mg