How to Turn a Cake Mix into Brownies
Cake Mix Brownies are the easiest way to enjoy rich, fudgy brownies without the fuss of starting from scratch.
Learn how a simple box of cake mix can transform into chewy, chocolatey squares that taste just as indulgent as bakery-style brownies.
Whether you’re short on time, new to baking, or just craving something sweet, this method gives you the satisfaction of homemade treats with almost no effort.
Instead of following the box directions, you’ll need to adjust the wet ingredients using less liquid and fewer eggs, which creates a denser, fudgier texture.
With endless mix-in and topping options, this dessert recipe can be dressed up for parties or kept classic for everyday cravings.
How to Turn a Cake Mix into Brownies
Don’t forget—you can print the recipe card at the bottom of the page for the full list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions!
- Mix together oil, eggs, vanilla, and chocolate chips with a box of chocolate cake mix.
- Stir until just combined for a denser, fudgier texture. Overmixing can make the brownies more cake-like.
- Spread into a lined pan, and bake at 350°F for about 20–25 minutes until set but still moist. Test with a toothpick. For fudgy brownies, look for moist crumbs—not a clean toothpick.
- Let cool, cut into squares, and enjoy as-is or topped with ice cream and fudge.
Use only 2 eggs instead of 3, and be sure not to overbake.
Stir in extras like chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, chopped nuts, crushed cookies, or swirls of caramel or peanut butter. Toppings like flaky sea salt or frosting also take boxed brownies to the next level.
Yes. Brownie mix has a higher ratio of sugar and fat, which creates a denser, fudgier texture. Cake mix contains more leavening agents, making cakes light and fluffy. You can still use cake mix for brownies by reducing liquid and adjusting eggs.
Cake brownies are lighter, fluffier, and more cake-like because they contain more eggs and are often baked longer. Fudgy brownies are denser, richer, and gooier with less flour and more fat in the batter.
If you loved learning how to make brownies from cake mix, be sure to check out these great ideas too!
- You can turn a cake mix into quick bread recipes that are moist, flavorful, and ready in no time.
- Learn how to make a cake with pancake mix for an easy dessert hack your family will love.
- Try a rich and chewy peanut butter brownies recipe for the ultimate sweet and salty treat.
Cake Mix Brownies Recipe
Ingredients
- 15.25 ounce box of Chocolate Fudge cake mix
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet chocolate chips or milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Prepare a 9×9 baking pan by lining it with parchment paper and spraying it with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix together the box of cake mix, oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and water.
- Don't overmix the batter for a fudgier texture.
- Pour the cake mix brownie batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes in the preheated oven or until the sides are set, and a toothpick inserted into the comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- To maintain that beloved fudgy texture, avoid overbaking.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely.
- Once cooled, lift them out using the parchment paper and cut into 12 squares.
- Serve your gooey brownie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of hot fudge sauce.
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