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 I am a sucker for easy throw together desserts and these red velvet brownies from cake mix are just 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 amazing.
Cake Mix Red Velvet Brownies
I 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 literally 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 me know if you have a favorite!
That is right, no matter what flavor or color you choose to use you just add eggs and oil to transform boxed cake mix into thicker brownies. Do not follow the ingredients needed on the back or you will get a really thin batter that will be fluffy, like cake. duh. Eggs will make it dense, the right consistency for this dessert.
Ingredients
- Box of red velvet cake mix
- 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
Variations
Like our Cherry brownies you can add more sweetness with a tub of frosting on top if you like once cooled too.
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!
How to Make 3 Ingredient Red Velvet Brownies
- Set oven to 350 degrees.
- Add cake mix, oil, and eggs into a bowl and mix well until smooth.
- Fold in chips.
- Spray 8×8 pan with non stick spray.
- Pour batter 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 just slightly browned and middle is barely firm.
The trick to them coming out perfectly is to preheat your oven to 350 and under bake them. You really just 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.
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, I have seen brands that offer gluten-free cake mix which you could then use. Since the additional ingredients would be safe you would just 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?? I 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 I love EASY desserts. This one definitely falls into this category with NO butter just 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.
Red Velvet Brownies from Cake Mix
Equipment
- 1 Bowl
- 1 8×8 pan
Ingredients
- 1 box cake mix, red velvet
- 1/3 c oil, vegetable oil preferred
- 2 eggs
- 1 c 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 just 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.
Video
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Can I add coco powder to the mix in order to enhance the flavor??
haven’t tried that but a bit might be good
Have you tried baking these in one of the pans that has individual wells for each brownie? If so, how long do you bake them?
no but I would imagine it would be the same as our muffin tin brownies, about 18ish minutes?
I have made these numerous times and they are delicious. Yes the batter is very thick, but the turn out very good
Glad they’re a hit
Batter was too thick to work with so I added about 1/8 c milk. Also used butter instead of oil, and melted it with 1 c dark choc chips. Result is cakey vs chewy brownies.
@Wendy, they might have turned out different if you would follow the directions.
@Wendy, Red Velvet brownies from cake mix—decadent, effortless, and simply divine! Elevate your dessert game with this indulgent treat. 🍫❤️
Do you think this recipe would double easily??
@Andrea, I’m very interested in knowing if it will double too I was curious to know if you got an answer
No water ?
You want thebatter tthick like a brownie batter so no water
Can you make these ahead of time and freeze them?
I haven’t done that so unsure
Is it suppose to be really thick?
Yes batter is thick