These Glazed Strawberry Brownies are a gorgeous alternative to a heavy chocolate brownie. Full of that fudgy texture but with strawberry flavors and a fresh strawberry glaze! These are a lovely Summer bake when you want to serve something hearty that doesn’t feel so heavy!

For these brownies, we rely on a boxed strawberry cake mix for the easiest recipe ever. This recipe cuts neatly into 9 pieces, but could be sliced smaller. If serving a crowd, I’ll cut each square into 2 triangles, giving 18 pieces. Plus, the recipe is easily doubled using 2 pans. They keep well for a few days. That said, they don’t last long if you’ve got lots of happy hungry mouths in the house!

The glaze is made from strawberry preserve, powdered sugar and cream. This means this bake has minimal hands on time. You will end up feeling like you’ve made something delicious without having spent hours in the kitchen! We don’t all have the same 24 hours in a day and this recipe will fit into busy lives easily.

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED

There are no specialist ingredients or equipment required for this bake. I can find everything I need at my local supermarket or grocery store. Also, I use a standard 8 inch square tin for almost all of my traybake recipes for ease. If you do want to convert to 9 inch, you’ll need to play with the quantities a little or they will be too thin. To line a square baking tin, cut two pieces of baking paper that are just narrower than the width of the tin (less than 8 inches wide). Then place one on top of the other in opposite directions, so that all four edges of the tin are covered. This will make removing the bake so much easier!

Boxed Strawberry Cake Mix
Unsalted Butter
Large Free Range Eggs
White Chocolate Chips
Powdered Sugar
Heavy Cream
Strawberry Preserve/Jam

Why Use Cake Mix to Make Brownies?

Using cake mix to make brownies has several advantages:

Convenience: Cake mix is pre-measured and ready to use, which saves time and effort in gathering and measuring ingredients.
Simplicity: The recipe is straightforward and requires minimal additional ingredients—usually just eggs and oil.
Consistent Results: Cake mixes are designed for reliable outcomes, so you’re likely to get good results every time.
Versatility: You can customize cake mix brownies by adding chocolate chips, nuts, or other mix-ins to suit your taste.
Texture Variation: Cake mix brownies tend to have a softer and more cake-like texture, which some people prefer over traditional fudgy brownies.
Quick Baking: They often bake faster than from-scratch recipes, making them a great option for last-minute desserts.
Flavor: Strawberry extract can be a hard ingredient for a lot of people to find, which is what is needed for the strawberry flavor to pop. Cake mix is something people will find much more easily in local grocery stores so it made sense to try with something we can all access!

Overall, using cake mix is a great way to simplify the baking process while still producing a tasty treat!

TOP TIPS FOR THE BEST Glazed Strawberry Brownies

Strawberry Cake Mix: Use any store bought strawberry cake mix. This gives the brownies the color and flavor that really pops.
Large Eggs: Use room temperature eggs.
Vegetable Oil: You can use either butter or oil – just make sure to use an unflavored oil like vegetable or canola.
White Chocolate: Use either chopped white chocolate or chocolate chips. Both are great. If you don’t like white chocolate, you can absolutely use whichever other chocolate you prefer.
Batter: Once mixed, the batter will be really thick and sticky but that’s okay! You might find a rubber spatula the best tool to push the batter to the edges of the lined pan. You can also use clean hands to really get the edges!
Glaze: Make the glaze in a small bowl before pouring over the cooled brownies while they are still in the pan. Let set before slicing and serving.

For my Glazed Strawberry Brownies, I use a basic 8′ square pan (I like this one). I also recommend a good stand mixer or high speed mixer (like this one) to make the brownie mixture. If you want more wild brownie recipe ideas, check out my Red Velvet Brownies. For videos and baking inspiration, head on over to my Instagram. If you make this recipe, don’t forget to drop it a star rating, leave a review or share a photo on your socials!

STORAGE FOR MY Glazed Strawberry Brownies

Because these brownies don’t use a fresh frosting, place in an airtight container and keep in a cool place like your cupboard or pantry. They will keep for up to 3 days this way. A cake tin is a great option if you have one.

Alternatively, you can freeze the brownies. Completely wrap as tight as you can using cling film/Saran wrap. If you have an airtight container too, place it in there before freezing. Let thaw in the fridge before serving. I like to give them a quick 10-15 second blast in the microwave before eating for that extra gooeyness.