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    Home » Recipes » Bars and Brownies

    Published: Jul 14, 2021 by Nicole This post may contain affiliate links.

    Devil's Food Cake Mix Brownies

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    A simple, rich, and indulgent brownie is just a boxed cake mix away. Made with Devil's food cake mix instead of brownie mix, we get an even richer tasting brownie with no extra work. Perfect for a simple dessert when you want something sweet.

    Devils Food Cake Brownie on a plate topped with powdered sugar and fresh berries

    What to do when you have a box of cake mix but don't want cake? Make cake mix brownies! It's such a simple and easy recipe that you can have a delicious batch of brownies in no time and with no more effort than if you were to have made the actual cake. These brownies can come in flavors you won't find in a packaged brownie mix.

    We love brownies and always keep boxed cake mix on hand, so whenever the mood strikes, a dessert is just moments away. No additional trips to the grocery store are needed. these devil's food brownies are the perfect blend of easy and delicious.

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    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🍽 Equipment Needed
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 💭 FAQs
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 📖 Recipe
    ingredients needed to make Devils Food Cake Brownies

    🥘 Ingredients

    • Devil's food cake boxed mix
    • Large eggs
    • Oil

    🍽 Equipment Needed

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    • Mixing bowl
    • Measuring cups
    • Whisk
    • 8x8 baking dish
    half of a large portion of Devils Food Cake Brownies topped with powdered sugar, strawberries, blueberries and chocolate chips

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    Making these brownies from devils food cake mix is incredibly easy and quite fun to do. Simply mix together the ingredients and pour them into a pan. Simple.

    That said, you should keep in mind that you do not want to overmix the batter. Overmixing your brownie batter will lead to a much more crumbly texture and not the soft fudgy ones we are looking for. So only mix until you have gotten no flour streaks remaining.

    You can add in 1-2 cups of chocolate chips if desired for an even stronger chocolate flavor.

    Devils Food Cake Brownies sliced and portioned onto a serving plate with fresh fruits and scattered brownie crumbs

    💭 FAQs

    Can I use any cake mix to make brownies?

    Yes, any standard-sized box of cake mix (about 15.25 ounces in size) can be turned into a batch of brownies following this simple recipe using eggs and vegetable oil.

    Can I make brownies with butter instead of oil?

    Yes, you can use melted butter instead of oil if desired. This will give you a richer taste too. Coconut oil may also be used but it will alter the flavors to include coconut.

    How long are cake mix brownies good for?

    These devil's food cake brownies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Any longer than that and they may become stale or dry out, so eating them sooner is best for freshest results.

    a cut portion of Devils Food Cake Brownies topped with fresh berries and chocolate chips

    🔪 Instructions

    Check out how to make Devils food cake mix brownies with these simple step-by-step instructions:

    Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and grease the inside of a square 8x8 baking dish.

    In a mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients together with a fork until just blended.

    cake mix, eggs and oil in a bowl next to a fork

    Pour the batter into the baking dish and then place it into the oven.

    glass 8x8 baking dish filled with Devils Food Cake Brownie batter and topped with chocolate chips

    Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick can be inserted into the center and come out clean.

    8x8 baking dish filled with baked Devils Food Cake Brownies

    Allow to cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

    slcied Devils Food Cake Brownies on a white plate topped with fresh strawberries and blueberries

    More great brownie recipes to try

    • Frosted Hershey Cocoa Brownies
    • Easy Smores Brownies
    • Brownie Mix Cookies
    • Ice Cream Cone Brownies
    • Rich and Chocolatey Vegan Mug Brownie
    • Easy Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies (from Cake Mix)

    📖 Recipe

    an upclose view of a slice of Devils Food Cake Brownie with fresh fruit on top
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    4.52 from 33 votes

    Devils Food Cake Brownies

    A simple, rich, and indulgent brownie is just a boxed cake mix away. Made with Devil's food cake mix instead of brownie mix, we get an even richer tasting brownie with no extra work involved. Perfect for a simple dessert when you want something sweet.
    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Servings: 12 squares
    Calories: 99kcal
    Cost Recipe $1.64 / Serving $0.13
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    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowls
    • Measuring Cups
    • Whisk
    • 8x8 Baking Dish

    Ingredients

    • 15 oz box devils food cake mix ($1.24)
    • 2 large eggs ($0.16)
    • ½ cup vegetable oil ($0.24)

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8x8 baking dish. Set aside.
    • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, and oil with a fork or whisk until blended. Do not over mix.
    • Pour the batter into your prepared baking dish and then bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick can be inserted in the center and come out clean.
    • Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

    Notes

    • Do not overmix the batter or you will end up with crumbly textured brownies.
    • You can add in up to 2 cups of chocolate chips if desired.
    • Any standard sized cake mix (15.25oz) will work for this recipe, including different flavors.
    • You can use melted butter in place of the oil, this will give you a richer taste. Even coconut oil works well.
    • Storage. Keep these brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For best results eat within a few days.
     

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1square | Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1.2g | Fat: 10.1g | Saturated Fat: 7.7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.4g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 19.5mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 13.4IU | Calcium: 7.8mg | Iron: 0.2mg
    Author NicoleDurham
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
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