1-Gathering and Prepping: First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare your baking dish by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray and lining the bottom with parchment paper. This helps the brownies release easily once they’re done. In a large bowl, mix the strawberry cake mix, eggs, melted salted butter, and strawberry extract until the batter is combined don’t worry if it’s thick, that’s normal.

2-Mixing and Baking: Spread the batter evenly in the prepared dish and bake for 18 to 25 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean. Baking times can vary depending on your oven, so keep an eye on it starting at the 18-minute mark. Once baked, remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack.

3-Adding the Glaze: For the glaze, whisk together 3/4 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons strawberry preserves, and 1 1/2 tablespoons milk in a small bowl until smooth. Pour this over the cooled brownies and spread it evenly. Finally, cut the brownies into 9 large or 12 smaller pieces and serve them up for a fresh berry twist.