• Preheat your oven to 350°F. Prepare an 8x8-inch baking dish by lightly spraying it with a non-stick cooking spray and lining it with parchment paper for easy extraction.

For Brownies:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir gently with a spatula or mix on a low speed until just combined; avoid over-mixing as the batter will be thick.
• Spread the brownie batter evenly in the prepared dish. Bake for 18 to 24 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out with a few moist crumbs. Once baked, allow it to cool completely at room temperature.

For Frosting:

• While the brownies cool, prepare the frosting by whisking together the powdered sugar, softened cream cheese, strawberry preserves, and milk in a medium bowl until smooth and easy to spread.
• Once the brownies have cooled, spread the frosting generously over the top. Allow the frosting to set before cutting the brownies into squares. Serve alongside fresh strawberries or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special dessert.