Ingredients
1 box strawberry cake mix with pudding in the mix
2 large eggs
⅓ cup vegetable or canola oil (80 ml)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5 ml)
¾ cup powdered sugar (90 g)
2 tablespoons strawberry preserves (40 g)
1 ½ tablespoons milk (22 ml)
1 tablespoon cream cheese (15 g) (optional)
Instructions
1-Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2-Prepare pan: Spray an 8×8 pan with nonstick spray or line with foil or parchment paper (glass baking dish preferred).
3-Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the strawberry cake mix, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract until combined.
4-Press batter: Press the batter into the prepared pan.
5-Bake: Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until just cooked through to get a dense brownie texture.
6-Cool brownies: Allow brownies to cool completely before frosting.
7-Make frosting: To make frosting, whisk powdered sugar, strawberry preserves, milk, and cream cheese (optional) in a small bowl until thick.
8-Frost and cut: Spread frosting over cooled brownies, then cut into pieces.
Last Step:
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🎂 Use a cake mix with pudding in the mix for best texture and flavor.
🍓 Avoid fresh strawberries in the batter as excess water affects texture.
🥄 Store frosted brownies in single layers and refrigerate to preserve freshness due to milk and jam in frosting.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and frosting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 173
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 212 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0.003 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 0.02 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 23 mg