I don’t say this very often.
But this is one of the most delicious things I’ve ever eaten.
Remember how I made dense, fudgy brownies by using a boxed chocolate cake mix? Well, let’s just say that I haven’t been able to stop imagining doing the same with a yellow cake mix ever since. I thought, if this method can get me to actually love chocolate, how insanely good would a cake version be??
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So, chocolate-lovers, this isn’t entirely for you. This is for my fellow blondie/vanilla/rainbow sprinkle/cake batter lovers. Represent.
cake batter blondies.
ingredients:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 – 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine the cake mix and sprinkles in a large bowl, then mix in the oil and egg. Add the milk slowly just until the batter is combined – you want it to remain as dense as possible. Place better in a greased 8×8 pan or 8-inch cake pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or just until the edges turn golden. Let cool for 20 minutes before cutting because the gooey center needs to set. The result will be a decadent, cake-batter texture.
notes: I should mention that because I don’t have any bakeware yet, I actually baked this batch in a casserole dish (I’m classy like that, what can I say?). If you bake this in a typical brownie pan (8×8) I’m assuming that it would cut the baking time down. So just be sure to keep an eye on this one – you want the edges to *just* be turning golden brown.
**edited to add: I made these again in an 8-inch cake pan, and they came out perfectly! Still bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges begin to turn golden brown.
Also – you might think that it’s not fully done because the center will still be quite gooey upon first exiting the oven – but that’s what you want!
After cooling for about 20 minutes, the gooey center is what will lend to the decadent, cake-batter texture. Trust me on this one.
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Amanda and Erica – if you’re reading – act surprised when I bring this tonight 
And everyone else, have a blessed and safe New Year’s Eve! xoxo G
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Ohhh my gosh I need these like NOW
One of the best desserts I’ve ever had! My friend at college introduced me to them one night and I’m currently in the process of making them now! I hope they turn out as good as hers did
Not to sure about this but I will give it a try
I made these and it is going to be my second try but im feeling confidant in this batch!
I made these to take to Nashville for a reunion with a bunch of my best friends from college, and they turned out great. On the car ride, my friends ate almost all of them and the few that actually made it there were eaten in 5 minutes, and everyone asked for the recipe! So good!
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These are disgusting. I followed these to a “TEE” and theytasted raw. Only if you’re a half ton hippo, you would like these god awful sugar bombs!
If you don’t like them, no worries. Just don’t hate on us half ton hippos, yo.
Who doesn’t like raw cake batter anyhow! Go hippos
well you’re a bitch and probably pissed you can’t eat these great things because of self image problems. cool life.
Yer not doing it right
WHOAAAAAAA…. Tude alert. Noone was hatin’ on you girlfriend – no need to hate on anyone else.
New follower. Found you on stumble. So glad I did. Great blondie recipe.
This IS the best thing I have ever eaten. I have made two batches in the last 4 days. I had a box of yellow cake and a white cake in the pantry already. I made the first batch with the yellow and I accidentally left them in the oven for about 5 minutes too long. They were still good but tasted drier than I had expected. I knew it was my fault. I was working out in preparation for eating them and forgot to turn the timer on. The second batch, I made with the white cake and cooked for the time listed and OMG. My husband and I literally ate the whole pan full in about an hour. These are dangerous!
Found these via Pinterest after the first recipe I had failed miserably. Holy crap. These are fan frickin tastic. I used Funfetti cake mix and no sprinkles or white chocolate because I am a) cheap or b) ghetto (take your pick) and they turned out amazing. No seriously. Like, I have made them twice in two days amazing. I can tell this newfound knowledge is going to cause my waistline some serious damage. Bless you, O Protector of Pants with Elastic Waistbands!
Gracie, may I just say that these blondies are fantastic! I found your website via StumbleUpon, and I haven’t regretted it! I brought the last batch I made to work and they were a HUGE hit- the entire platter was gone in 20 minutes. So, needless to say that this is my new go-to baking item for parties.
Yay, so glad you like them!!
mmmm brownies, cant beat them haha,blonde ones are the best, what you reckon?:)
Omg.. i just lovin it… these blondies are looking delicious..thanks for sharing dear.
Great idea thanks for sharing
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Love this recipe! Used it as inspiration for my daughter’s soccer team for a treat. Thanks!!
First time on your blog and loving it! Great vibe! Just bookmarked you
Greetings from a fellow cat lover.
Vanessa
Literally just popped these out of the oven, cannot wait to try them! So easy to make!
These looks so festive. I’m sure my daughter would love them.
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I also had to use a casserole dish for mine! I think the one I used was a little too deep, because the top was done while the middle wasn’t! I’m going to pop it in for a little longer. We’ll see how it goes
OHHH MYY GAHHH
Another GREAT Pinterest find!
Made these once, and ruined them. Completely forgot them while cooking dinner and they were super dry and crumbly, but I added some frosting and made a little sloppy desert for my boys and they didn’t mind;)
Just made some Thanksgiving-themed ones for our dinner tonight (the right way, this time) and I just hope they make it to the table…:/
Thanksgiving-themed?! do explain!
hope everyone enjoyed them!!
What an easy recipe! I’m so excited to make. I will let you know how it goes. Looks delicious!
hi gracie(and people who tried this recipe already), i wanted to thank you for amazing looking recipe im going to give them a try asap but i was wondering if you had any icing suggestions?maybe it would be to sugary, i don’t know! but i love to ice cakes and i might turn these into cupcakes and without icing they might just be like..muffins? anyway thanks i hope you can give me some advice!(:
Hi Courtney! They’re already pretty sweet and rich on their own…I personally think icing might be a bit too much! Buuut if you want to do icing, maybe try a simple glaze made out of milk and powdered sugar? (I don’t have a specific recipe for that but I’m sure it’d show up on Google!). Let me know if you try it!
thanks for your help im going to try them first and then decide if a glaze is a good idea..also i realized im low on the rainbow sprinkles but i have different kinds like sugar sprinkles, nonpareils,and shaped accents…do you have any suggestions im not sure if the type of sprinkles affect the cake much but im a amateur at these kind of things..thanks again!
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These look awesome! I will definitely be trying the recipe out.
Have you tried this using funfetti cake mix instead of yellow cake mix with the added sprinkles? I’m wondering if the funfetti will taste as good.
I haven’t, but I’m sure it would still taste great! Let me know if you try it
OMG!!! They look sooo yum! So making these with my best friend.
I don’t know what went wrong, but I could not get these to bake! I did 30 minutes, until the edges were brown and then let them sit for 30 minutes, and the middle was like soup. I baked them for 10 minutes more, let them sit, still like soup. I did this a few more times before giving up. I’m not sure what went wrong! My oven always bakes things in the time suggested, so I can’t even blame that. I was so sad, they look so delicious!!
I love how easy these are to make! I’ve made it three times so far and each time everyone has RAVED about them! They are sooo delicious!
This is now my second time making these! They are a huge hit. Thank you for sharing the recipe! I’m sure I’ll be using some more of yours
Just made these for Xmas eve. LOVE. They turned out great. Baked in 8×8 pan at 350 for 23 minutes.
Hello! My boyfriend and I are making these right now. We just made the batter and it’s SOOOOO thick! I’m hoping it’s supposed to be this way. I will be so disappointed if they don’t turn out correct. They look so yummy!!!
Yum, girl! Tried with Heath chips instead of sprinkles!
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THESE WERE AMAZING! found them on stumble upon and tried them immediately, definitely worth it! the gooey center is delicious, and everyone in my family says they’re better than regular brownies
Made these tonight, and they are GREAT! Used the funfetti cake mix but still added a few more sprinkles, no white choc chips (only b/c I forgot them)… Used almost the full 1/2 c. of milk, had the timer set wrong so I’m not *exactly* sure how long I cooked them, but about 24 mins, I think. The edges were just turning golden, so I pulled them out and let them sit for 25 mins. PERFECT. Thanks! These are a keeper.
I made these tonight, using the recipe exactly as written.
Fun to eat!
My husband said “I think if I ate a spoonful of sugar it wouldn’t be as sweet as this cake is, and I can’t stop eating it.”
It’s sweet, it’s cute and fun!
Thanks!
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In the oven!!! can’t wait to try them.
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Hi!
I made these for my daughter’s Girl Scout bday treat and they LOVED them! I however did not, I HATE white chocolate! I also did mine a little differently but they were a huge hit! Thanks so much!
I also posted your recipe on my blog,
http://centsiblegirl.blogspot.com/2012/01/funfetti-cake-mix-blonde-brownies.html
do you think these would be good with milk chocolate chips?
I’d think yes! let me know if you try it
mmmmm so I just found this on Pinterest, pinned it to my boards, went to the grocery store, and it’s in the oven RIGHT now. I can’t wait to try them!!!!!
My husband told me to keep checking out your site…in hopes of more “have-to-do-it-now” recipes haha!
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Just made these. They’re great:)
Love the recipe! Super quick & easy.. just put the blondies in the oven and they are smelling good!