Best Cake Mix Brownies Recipes

NO-FAIL EASY CAKE MIX BROWNIES

Steps:

• Set oven to 375 degrees (second-lowest rack).
• Grease an 11x7 or a 13x9-inch baking pan (the brownies baked in a 13x9 pan will not be as high).
• In a large bowl using an electric mixer beat all ingredients except walnuts or chocolate chips until smooth (the batter will be thick).
• Add in walnuts of chocolate chips mix to combine.
• Spread into the prepared baking dish (the batter will be very thick so have patience!).
• Bake for about 25-30 minutes (do not overbake).
• Cool completely before frosting.

MOIST CAKE MIX BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
• Combine cake mix, chocolate chips, walnuts, milk, applesauce, and egg in a large bowl. Pour into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool completely before cutting into squares.

LOADED GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE MIX BROWNIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Generously grease bottom and sides of 9- or 10-inch square pan with shortening or cooking spray.
• In large bowl, stir cake mix, melted butter, egg, milk and pecans until combined. Fold in chocolate chips and coconut. (Batter will be thick.) Lightly and evenly press batter in pan.
• Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 2 hours. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

CAKE MIX CHEESECAKE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray.
• In medium bowl, stir cake mix, oil, water and 1 of the eggs until smooth. Stir in 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips. Spread batter into pan.
• In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and remaining 1 egg with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Drop mixture by generous tablespoonfuls randomly onto batter; cut through batter with knife for marbled effect. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
• Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in brownie 1 inch from side of pan comes out almost clean. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

CAKE MIX BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with parchment; grease paper. In a large bowl, beat chocolate cake mix, melted butter and 1/3 cup evaporated milk until blended; batter will be thick. Reserve 1/4 cup batter for topping. Spread remaining batter into prepared pan. Bake 6 minutes. Meanwhile, in a microwave, melt caramel bits and remaining 1/3 cup evaporated milk; stir until smooth. Sprinkle hot chocolate crust with semisweet chips; pour caramel mixture over top. Set aside. In another large bowl, beat yellow cake mix, egg and 1/2 cup softened butter until combined; batter will be thick. Reserve half for topping. Crumble remaining mixture over caramel layer. Bake 6 minutes. In a microwave, melt sweetened condensed milk, milk chocolate chips and the remaining 1 tablespoon softened butter; stir until smooth. Pour over yellow cake layer. Sprinkle with reserved yellow and chocolate cake batters. Bake until top is golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container.

CAKE MIX PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIES

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the cake mix, oil and egg until crumbly. Set aside 1 cup for topping. Firmly press remaining mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan; set aside. , In a bowl, combine the milk, chocolate, peanut butter and vanilla until smooth. Spread over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until brownies pull away from the pan. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

CHOCOLATE CAKE MIX BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spray a 13x18-inch rimmed cookie sheet with cooking spray.
• Combine milk and pudding mix together in a large bowl; whisk for 2 minutes. Stir in cake mix until combined, then mix in chocolate chips; batter will be thick. Spread batter onto the prepared cookie sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool slightly before cutting into squares.

COOKIES AND CREAM CAKE MIX BROWNIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom only of 9-inch square pan with shortening or spray with cooking spray.
• In small bowl, beat cake mix, oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed until smooth.
• Press half of the batter in bottom of pan. Cover with candies. Press remaining batter over top.
• Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 30 minutes. Cut into 3 rows by 3 rows.

PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIES USING A CAKE MIX!

Steps:

• Mix the first three ingredients together. Reserve one cup. Press into a 13x9 sheet pan. Bake for 10 minutes on 350+ --.
• After the ten minutes remove from oven.
• Mix the peanut butter, condensed milk and vanilla in a bowl. Pour over the partially baked dough, top with rest of dough in little pieces on top, bake for another 25 minutes until set -- .

LEMON CAKE MIX BROWNIES (YELLOWIES)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
• Combine cake mix, water, oil, egg, and applesauce in a large bowl; stir until just moistened. Spread batter into the prepared baking pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 22 minutes.
• While the cake is baking, mix 2/3 cup powdered sugar and lemon juice together in a bowl. Pour glaze over the "yellowies" as soon as they come out of the oven. Spread glaze with a rubber spatula and set aside until completely cool and glaze has soaked in, about 30 minutes.
• Dust with remaining powdered sugar and cut into 24 bars.

THE CAKE MIX DOCTOR - PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIES

Steps:

• 1) Place rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350°F Set aside ungreased 13 by 9 inch metal baking pan.
• 2) Place the brownie mix, peanut butter, butter and eggs in a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 1 minute. Stop the machine and scrape down the side of the bowl with a rubber spatula. The mixture will be thick. Set aside about 1 ½ cups for the topping. Place the remaining brownie mixture in the baking pan, pressing it over the bottom of the pan with your fingertips so that it reaches all sides. Set pan aside.
• 3) Place the chocolate chips and condensed milk in a medium size microwave-safe glass bowl and microwave on high power for 1 minute. Stir in the vanilla and continue stirring until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy. Pour the chocolate mixture into the baking pan, spreading it evenly with the rubber spatula so that it reaches the sides of the pan. Using your fingertips, crumble the reserved topping and scatter it over the chocolate mixture. Place the pan in the oven.
• 4) Bake the brownies until the edges have set and the top crust springs back when lightly pressed with a finger, 28 to 32 minutes. Transfer the baking pan to a wire rack and let the brownies cool for 20 minutes before cutting them into bars and serve.

CAKE MIX PUMPKIN BROWNIES

Steps:

• 1. Mix the devil's food cake mix & canned pumpkin in a bowl until well combined. Pour by spoonful's into a muffin tin you have sprayed with oil. Bake at 350 F for 20 min or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool & devour! You will not taste the pumpkin, but these are very moist & delicious! The pumpkin replaces the egg water & oil usually used in the cake mix. Awesome & so easy!

STRAWBERRY CAKE MIX BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
• Mix cake mix, butterscotch chips, eggs, brown sugar, butter, and water together in a bowl; pour into the prepared baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until edges begin to pull away from sides of pan, 25 to 30 minutes.

BUTTERSCOTCH BROWNIES(CAKE MIX)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a large bowl mix cake mix, butter and 1 egg at medium speed until mixture is crumbly.
• Press evenly in 13 x 9 pan.
• Bake for 15 minutes.
• Remove from oven.
• Sprinkle with pecan and chips.
• In a bowl mix condensed milk, 2 eggs and vanilla extract.
• Pour evenly over chip/nut layer.
• Bake 25-30 minutes or until center is set.
• Cool thoroughly.
• Cut into bars.
• Store covered at room temperature.

BLACK-AND-WHITE CAKE MIX BROWNIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 9-inch square pan with shortening or cooking spray.
• In medium bowl, stir together cake mix, oil and eggs until smooth. Spread batter in pan.
• Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack.
• In medium bowl, beat butter with electric mixer on low speed until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth. Beat in milk and vanilla. Frost brownies. Sprinkle with chopped cookies.
• In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips uncovered on High 30 to 45 seconds, stirring once, until softened and chips can be stirred smooth. Drizzle melted chocolate over frosting. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until set. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

LOADED GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE MIX BROWNIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Generously grease bottom and sides of 9- or 10-inch square pan with shortening or cooking spray.
• In large bowl, stir cake mix, melted butter, egg, milk and pecans until combined. Fold in chocolate chips and coconut. (Batter will be thick.) Lightly and evenly press batter in pan.
• Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 2 hours. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

EASY CHEWY CARAMEL CAKE MIX BROWNIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350.
• Grease a 9x13" pan.
• Beat cake mix, 1/3 cup evaporated milk and melted butter rapidly for 1 minute.
• Press half of the mixture into the bottom of the pan.
• Bake for 15 minutes or until set.
• In medium bowl, mix caramel (butterscotch or bordeaux syrup), flour, and remaining evaporated milk.
• Pour evenly over brownies.
• Sprinkle 1 cup chocolate chips over them, then sprinkle remaining clumps of cake mix on top, and finish with remaining chocolate chips.
• Bake again for 30 minutes.
• Will look a little undercooked, but will set as it cools.
• Cool on a wire rack, and cut into squares.

PEANUT BUTTER CAKE MIX BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
• Stir cake mix, butter, and egg together in a large bowl. Press half of the dough into the bottom of the greased baking pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 10 minutes.
• Mix condensed milk, peanut butter, chocolate chips, and peanut butter cups together thoroughly in a bowl. Spread over the baked cake layer.
• Pinch off small pieces of the remaining cake dough and scatter evenly over the condensed milk layer.
• Bake in the preheated oven until edges are set and top is dry, about 25 minutes.

BAVARIAN BROWNIES (CAKE MIX)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Spray a 13X9-inch pan with non-stick cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, combine cake mix, milk, butter, and eggs with an electric mixer.
• Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts (batter will be VERY thick).
• Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
• Bake for 20-30 minutes, until brownies are done.
• Cool completely and cut into squares.

GERMAN CHOCOLATE BROWNIES (NO CAKE MIX REQUIRED)

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 350.
• Melt 2°C chocolate chips and the butter in a 3 quart Saucepan over low heat, stir constantly; remove fromt he heat and stir in the sugar, flour, vanilla, baking powder, salt& eggs.
• Mix until just combined.
• Spread batter in an ungreased rectangular pan (13x9x2).
• Bake 27 to 34 minutes until center is set, cool completely.
• Mix your (cool) frosting recipe with the 1°C Chocolate chips (you can add more pecans if you like).
• Spread over the cooled brownies.