Red Velvet Brownies from Cake Mix
Here's an easy way to make moist red velvet brownies from cake mix and 2 other ingredients. We add white chocolate chips and it's an amazingly quick dessert that's cheap to make when guests are coming over. You can then make any flavor you like for this cake mix hack!
Ok so we are a sucker for easy throw together desserts and these red velvet brownies from cake mix are that! We started with how to make brownies out of cake mix using strawberry cake mix and have gone on and on to create different flavors and they've all been good.
Cake Mix Red Velvet Brownies
We will have to say these and our peanut butter cookie brownies using cake mix are probably our favorites so far. We also made these with devils food cake mix into brownies and those were moist and ooey gooey too. BUT since we love red velvet everything we decided to try it with this cake mix. This is all you need:
How to turn Duncan Hines red velvet cake mix into brownies
You are NOT going to follow the directions on the back of your box. This batter needs to thicker so the texture is right with that ooey gooey fudgy bite. You add less liquid so ignore the ingredients listed on the back and follow our recipe card directions for this brownie hack below.
Okay so you can omit the white chocolate chips but why would you really. It is a great combination, and chocolate belongs in every recipe really. If you have cake mix, eggs and oil at home you too can make a multitude of different types of brownies from cake mix recipes too, let us know if you have a favorite!
That is right, no matter what flavor or color you choose to use you add eggs and oil to transform boxed cake mix into thicker brownies as you do when making brownie waffles with it.. Do not follow the ingredients needed on the back or you will get a thin batter that will be fluffy, like cake. duh. Eggs will make it dense, the right consistency for this dessert.
Ingredient notes
You are going to start with a box of red velvet cake mix from the store. There is already leavening agents and all the dry ingredients you need in here which is why you only need 2 other ingredients to make them (chocolate chips optional).
- Eggs should be room temperature if possible
- Oil or could sub for applesauce
- 8×8 pan is best for these
- Non stick spray or parchment paper
- Some like frosting like a cream cheese topping
- White chocolate chips are optional
Swaps
Like our Cherry brownies you can add more sweetness with a tub of frosting on top if you like once cooled too.
What can you use instead of oil to make brownies?There are lots of options if there is an allergy, you ran out or want a healthier option for vegetable oil. Instead a great substitute used in baked goods would be Greek yogurt, applesauce or you can even use pumpkin puree!
The trick to them coming out perfectly is to preheat your oven to 350 and under bake them. You want the top of the brownies and edges to be lightly browned. Stiffer in this case, hard to see brown with the red food coloring.
How do you make a brownie more fudgy?
First off you don't want to cook them too long. On the outside of your red velvet brownies from cake mix it will be somewhat firm. The middle will start to firm up but it will still feel like it isn't quite done. That is when we take them out. It is best to allow your brownies to cool completely in the pan too to firm up. Add fat too, like a few tbsp of Nutella or chocolate chips. More fat means fudgy brownies.
Red Velvet Brownies from Cake Mix Recipe
By Here's an easy way to make moist red velvet brownies from cake mix and 2 other ingredients. Cake mix brownies are the best! Prep: 5 minutes minsCook: 24 minutes minsTotal: 29 minutes minsServings: 12 Save Recipe Saved! Pin Recipe Comment Print Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 box cake mix, red velvet
- 1/3 cup oil, vegetable oil preferred
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup white chocolate chips, optional but great
Instructions
- Set oven to 350 degrees.
- Add cake mix, oil, and eggs into a bowl and mix well until smooth.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Spray 8×8 pan with non stick spray or line with parchment paper.
- Pour cake mix brownies into pan and smooth out so it is even across the pan and cooks evenly.
- Bake at 350 degrees for about 24 minutes or until edges are slightly browned and middle is barely firm, do not overcook or they will be dry…we prefer them ooey gooey.
- Leave in pan until they are completely cooled in order to cut nicely and have them come out easily in a nice looking square piece.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Additional Info
Course: DessertCuisine: American Tried this recipe?Mention @thetypical_mom or tag #thetypicalmom!What is the best way to slice brownies?
Line your 8×8 pan with parchment paper and allow them to cool in the pan. Then lift them out and set on a flat surface. They will slice a lot cleaner too if you do it this way. Yes it helps to use non stick spray but they will still be harder to lift out in one piece in the pan.
Is it possible to make vegan or gluten free red velvet brownies?
Yes, we have seen brands that offer gluten-free cake mix which you could then use. Since the additional ingredients would be safe you would swap that one ingredient out and go from there. The baking time may vary because of the difference though.
Other easy red velvet recipes you'll love
Want more ideas?? We have made from cake mix these red velvet crinkle cookies too which are super pretty and so yummy. Make some red velvet cheesecake cake too! If you can't tell we love EASY desserts. This one definitely falls into this category with NO butter egg needed, and oil.
Once you're done with these, you should try our other fun recipes to make with a box of cake mix like our 2 ingredient strawberry cake is a great one too.
