Description
Deliciously fudgy Cake Mix Brownies made easy with a simple combination of chocolate cake mix, eggs, butter, and cream, studded with both dark and milk chocolate chips for extra richness. These brownies have a perfect texture balance between cakey and gooey, ideal for a quick homemade treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Batter
- 15.25 ounce box chocolate cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter, melted
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
Chocolate Chips
- ¾ cup dark chocolate chips
- ¾ cup milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and pan: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and spray a 9×13-inch baking pan thoroughly with baking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix the batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, melted salted butter, and heavy cream. Stir until all ingredients are well incorporated and the mixture forms a thick batter.
- Add chocolate chips: Gently fold in both the dark and milk chocolate chips evenly into the batter ensuring a uniform distribution throughout.
- Spread the batter: Pour and spread the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top into an even layer for consistent baking.
- Bake the brownies: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 23 to 26 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs or gooey residue but no raw batter.
- Cool and serve: Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, slice into squares and serve.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftover brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- Freezing: Freeze brownies in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
- Texture variations: Brownie texture may vary depending on the brand of cake mix used; some may produce fudgier or cakier results.
- Substitutions: Be cautious with ingredient swaps as they may alter the brownie texture and flavor.
- Doneness: Brownies are done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with some goo but no raw batter.
- Cooling tip: Allow the brownies to cool completely before slicing, as they will set further as they cool despite looking slightly underbaked at first.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approx. 2x2 inches)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
