Rich, chocolatey, and incredibly easy to make! A quick, one-bowl dessert that comes together fast with pantry staples!

How to Make Cake Mix Brownies Taste Fudgy (Not Cakey)

Brownies turn out fudgy with a cake mix because this method shifts the ingredients away from what makes cake rise and toward what makes brownies dense and rich: less liquid, no added leavening, and a higher fat‑to‑flour ratio. By skipping the water or milk called for on the cake box and using oil and eggs instead, the batter stays thick and bakes up soft and chewy rather than airy and cakey.

These Cake Mix Brownies taste better than boxed brownie mix because cake mixes are designed to deliver strong cocoa flavor and moisture on their own, without the chalky dryness or overly sweet aftertaste some brownie mixes have. The result is a deeper chocolate flavor, a softer crumb, and a more “homemade” texture that hits that sweet spot between gooey and chewy! You can also try making Cake Mix Caramel Brownies!

If you love the time savings of cake mixes as much as I do, then I think you’ll love Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins with Cake Mix, Chocolate Cake Mix Zucchini Bread, and Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Cookies Bars, too!

What You’ll Love About this Recipe:

• Quick & Easy – With just a few ingredients!
• Rich, Fudgy Texture – With minimal effort.
• Customizable – With your favorite mix-in’s!
• Perfect for Last Minute Desserts
• Beginner-Friendly – Hard to mess up!
• Crowd-Pleasing – Everyone loves these!

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix
• 2 Eggs
• 1/2 cup Oil
• 1 cup Chocolate Chips

How to Make Fudgy Cake Mix Brownies

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 8 x 8 pan with non-stick spray and set aside.
• In a medium size bowl, beat together 1 box chocolate cake mix, 2 eggs, and 1/2 cup oil until well combined.
• Fold in 1 cup chocolate chips.
• Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
• Press additional chocolate chips into the top of the batter if desired.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the brownies comes out clean with moist crumbs.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

What Kind of Cake Mix is Best for Brownies?

Chocolate cake mix would be the first choice, but vanilla cake mix can be used to make blondies!

Are Cake Mix Brownies as Good as Homemade Brownies?

Yes! They are rich, fudgy, and close to homemade. They taste just as indulgent with much less effort!

Can I Add Mix-In’s to Cake Mix Brownies?

Yes! You can add-in chocolate chips, nuts, caramel bits, peanut butter chips, or crushed cookies!

How Should Cake Mix Brownies Be Stored?

Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or up to 5 days in the refrigerator.

Can You Freeze Brownies?

Yes! Store in a freezer safe bag or container. Thaw to room temperature before serving.

More Cake Mix Recipes:

• Cake Mix Snickerdoodles
• Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cake Mix Cookies
• Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies
• Toffee Butter Pecan Cake Mix Cookies
• Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins with Cake Mix
• Chocolate Cake Mix Zucchini Bread
• Red Velvet Cake Mix Valentine Donuts
• Cake Mix Caramel Brownies
• Lemon Cake Mix Cookies
• Andes Mint Cake Mix Cookies
• Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars