A box of simple cake mix can be transformed into so many amazing desserts that go beyond the simple cake. This pantry staple can be whipped up into batches of delicious cake mix cookies with flavors ...

There are many easy ways to improve boxed cake mix and make it taste homemade. Replacing the water with milk adds fat, richness, and flavor. Mix-ins, flavor extracts, and spices can take the texture ...

Homemade, from-scratch cakes may have the reputation of being the best you can possibly get, but they'll never beat the convenience of a pre-packaged mix. There are even some boxed cake mix hacks that ...

I love a good boxed cake mix. It’s quick, easy, and almost foolproof—but if we’re honest, it doesn’t always taste like it came from scratch. For years, I’ve tried little tweaks to make it better: ...

Kat Thompson is the audience editor of Eater’s Southern California/Southwest region. For many people, including myself, boxed cake mix is the entry point to baking. It’s both convenient to use and ...