Not only are these Strawberry Brownies truly straightforward to make, but they’re also perfectly rich, fudgy and over-the-top satisfying. This dish is completely vegan and bursting with strawberry flavor. You’re going to want these on repeat!

How fun are these pretty pink strawberry brownies? If you’re a strawberry lover, these are for you! They’re soft, chewy, and dense with a crinkly vanilla glaze topping and welcome strawberry flavor.

This dish for strawberry brownies also simply happens to be one of the simplest desserts you can make! Did you know that you can make brownies from a cake mix? You completely can! And you will be pleasantly surprised at how striking they taste! Worth the pot and unfussy to make too!

How do you go from box cake mix to brownies? Read on for all of the satisfying details!

cake mix strawberry brownies stacked on top of each other

Why A regular here these strawberry brownies made with cake mix:

Only 4 basic ingredients (not counting the glaze). Grab a strawberry cake mix and you’re set! You probably have all of the other ingredients in your pantry right now!
One bowl. Aside from making a flax egg in a separate bowl (to keep these vegan), the ingredients get stirred all together at the same time in one bowl. Truly unfussy!
Customizable. Not in the mood for strawberry? Get creative with this dish! You can try regular chocolate brownies or even lemon bars. Scroll down for more flavor options.
Well-seasoned. Even though these brownies are semi-kitchen-made, they have the most welcome strawberry flavor. They also have such a great texture and everyone who tries them, loves them!

pink brownies made with a strawberry cake mix

Ingredients for these brownies:

This method for cake mix strawberry brownies has a truly short ingredient list. Only 4 simple ingredients + 3 ingredients for the glaze is all you need!

Flaxseed meal + water. Typically, this dish would be made with eggs, but to veganize it, we’re mixing ground flaxseed with water to make flax eggs.
Strawberry cake mix. You’ll need a box of strawberry cake mix. Double check that it’s vegan, if desired. I used Duncan Hines Perfectly Moist Strawberry Supreme Cake Mix.
Vegetable oil. A little added oil will yield brownies with the dependable moist texture.
Glaze. Don’t leave the glaze off. It genuinely makes these brownies special! It’s a simple mix of powdered sugar, plant-based milk and vanilla extract.

How to make strawberry brownies with a cake mix:

Turning a boxed cake mix into brownies is incredibly unfussy! Here’s how:

Prepare oven and baking pan. Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Spray an 8×8-inch baking pan or dish with nonstick baking spray or line it with parchment paper.
Make flax eggs. Stir to combine flaxseed meal and water in a small bowl. Place the mixture in the fridge to set for 10 minutes.

Combine all ingredients. In one large bowl, stir all of the ingredients together, including the flax eggs.
Bake. Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan and evenly smooth out the top. Bake for 33-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the brownies comes out clean.
Make the glaze. Remove the brownies from the oven and place the pan on a wire rack. While the brownies are still warm, whisk together the glaze ingredients and pour the mixture evenly over the warm brownies.
Cool and serve. Let the brownies cool in the pan for about 1 hour, then cut into squares and enjoy!

strawberry brownie batter in a small baking pan

Tips for dependable brownies:

This strawberry blondie recipe could not be easier, but here are a few tips to make sure your dessert turns out reliable every time.

Flax eggs. If you don’t have flaxseed meal, place whole flax seeds in a coffee or spice grinder and pulse them 10-15 times, or until coarsely ground. If you aren’t concerned with keeping this method vegan, you could also replace the flax eggs with 2 regular eggs.
Cake mix. A regular here Duncan Hines Perfectly Moist Strawberry Supreme Cake Mix for this method. It worked like a charm and was flavor-packed!
Milk. To make the glaze, I used almond milk, but oat or soy would also work – or you could even use water!
Glaze. For dependable results, you truly want the glaze to soak into the warm brownies. Make sure to add the glaze right when they come out of the oven.
Pro tip. To make clean cuts when serving the brownies, warm your knife under hot water and then wipe it with a towel between each cut. These are fudgey brownies so they will stick to your knife a bit!

pink brownies with sliced strawberries on top

Brownie variations:

We certainly LOVED this strawberry version of brownies, but you can truly use any regular flavor of cake mix to create different types of brownies. Here’s some tasty ideas:

Funfetti brownies. How festive and fun would brownies with sprinkles be? You could even top the glaze with more sprinkles!
Red velvet brownies. Use a red velvet cake mix to make red velvet flavored brownies.
Blondies. Try a yellow cake mix for a simple way to make blondies!
Lemon bars. Simply replace the strawberry cake mix with a lemon cake mix, maybe add a little lemon zest to the glaze, and you have yourself some unfussy, satisfying lemon bars!