No Fail Easy Cake Mix Brownies
Ready to whip up the easiest, most indulgent brownies ever? These *No Fail Easy Cake Mix Brownies* are your go-to dessert for fudgy perfection with minimal effort. Made with a simple chocolate cake mix and a touch of unsweetened cocoa powder for extra richness, this recipe comes together in just 10 minutes of prep time. The batter is enhanced with eggs, vegetable oil, and water to create a thick, velvety texture that bakes to chewy, decadent goodness in under 25 minutes. Optional add-ins like chocolate chips and chopped walnuts or pecans provide a customizable twist for added flavor and texture. Perfect for weeknight treats, potlucks, or satisfying your sweet tooth in a pinch, these brownies are easy to make, impossible to mess up, and guaranteed to impress. Bake a batch today and savor the simplicity of cake mix magic!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box (approximately 15.25 oz) Chocolate cake mix
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.33 cup Vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 0.5 cup Chocolate chips (optional)
- 0.33 cup Walnuts or pecans (optional, chopped)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x9-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix and cocoa powder. Stir until evenly mixed and no lumps remain.
Add the eggs, vegetable oil, and water to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, ensuring all the ingredients are incorporated into a thick, smooth batter. Avoid overrunning.
If desired, gently fold in the chocolate chips and/or chopped nuts for added texture.
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly using a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs (do not overbake).
Remove from the oven and let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
Serve and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1538 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 131.2 g | 168% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.9 g | 160% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 44.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 315 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 89.1 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.2 g | ||
| Protein | 24.8 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 196 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 749 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
