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    diet coke brownies

    Jan 26, 2012 · 5 Comments

    box of brownie mix and can of Coke

    Okay, I MUST have been the only person who didn't know about this. Seriously. Why did nobody ever tell me I could mix a can of Diet Coke and a box of brownie mix and have it come out super moist and delicious and have it even be kinda healthy? I feel like I've been fooled all these years. But now, thanks to Pinterest, I know the truth! I feel these could be made with Diet Cream Soda and come out really well, or even Dr. Pepper! I would not advise lemony sodas though, because that sounds gross.... but that's just me!

    pouring can of Coke into brownie mix

    I'm gonna be honest, I wasn't sure this was gonna work at first. I had seen recipes for cake mix with soda, but brownies? It sounded too weird. But then I saw that pin on Pinterest that led back to the original blog with pictures and everything, and I was like, "Well, if there's pictures, it must be true." I am so glad I went ahead and did this! These brownies are so soft and fudgy, even the edges. I think what made these extra yummy was that my brownie mix had chocolate chips in it. If yours doesn't, I definitely advise adding some! The parts of the brownie without chocolate chips DID taste faintly like Coke, so the gooey chips helped cover that up. πŸ˜‰

    brownie on plate

    {recipe from Aunt Peg's Recipe Box}

    5.0 from 1 reviews
    diet coke brownies
     
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    Prep time
    5 mins
    Cook time
    30 mins
    Total time
    35 mins
     
    Author: Valentina | The Baking Fairy
    Recipe type: Brownies & Bars
    Serves: 9x13 pan
    Ingredients
    • 1 can diet soda (I used Coke, but like I said, anything carbonated should be fine!)
    • 1 box brownie mix
    • chocolate chips (optional, but recommended!)
    Instructions
    1. Preheat oven to 350F, and line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper.
    2. Empty the contents of the brownie mix in a mixing bowl, then pour in the whole can of soda. It will fizz and bubble alot, but it's okay! Stir well until there are no more lumps. The batter will be REALLY, really liquid, but don't panic! It's supposed to be like that.
    3. Pour batter into prepared pan, and bake for about 25-30 minutes.
    4. Check on them when you start to smell them, you definitely don't want these to burn! They will not form a crispy "skin" like regular brownies because of the carbonation, so they will look a little funny. They taste delicious though!
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    1. livingthesweetlifeblog says

      January 27, 2012 at 5:15 pm

      WOW!! I didn't know you could mix diet coke and brownie batter - - that's it, no egss - - nothing else?!? Im shocked! And they look so moist and delicious. I have to give this a try. Great idea to use cream soda ... or maybe I'll see if I can get my hands on some vanilla coke πŸ™‚

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    2. Kendyl says

      May 06, 2012 at 2:10 am

      No eggs, butter, etc?

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    3. Valentina says

      May 13, 2012 at 7:55 pm

      Kendyl- Nope! Just a box of brownie mix and a can of coke πŸ™‚

      Reply
    4. Heidi pafford says

      October 23, 2022 at 11:36 am

      I don't like diet or regular coke but was wondering if carbonated water will work as a substitute. These brownies do look delicious and thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • valentina says

        November 18, 2022 at 12:40 am

        Hi Heidi! I haven't tried it myself but I don't see why not - I would pick a sweetened carbonated water for best results. Let me know if you end up trying it!

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