Make boxed-cake mix taste better by swapping out ingredients to add richness and body, or by adding ingredients for a flavor and texture boost.

Boxed cake mixes are a practical, easy, and quick solution for those who don’t like or haven't the time for baking. Sometimes these mixes can lack the same flavor and texture as cakes made from ...

Vegetable oil was saved for frying in her house (and mind you, my grandma wasn't even Southern). The neutral oil has its place in baking, but when it comes to cake mixes, she always used melted butter ...

What follows is a list of additions—some recommended, some acceptable, and some we most definitely advise against using—all ...

Boxed cake mix can feel like a dirty secret hiding in your pantry. No one wants to be accused of cutting corners on something as important as a homemade birthday cake, but that way of thinking is ...

You can’t beat Sally’s Baking’s Confetti Birthday Cake — it’s a big, impressive, and beautiful cake with a velvety texture and the ideal balance of flavors.

The average designed birthday cake will probably set you back at least $30 but probably more. Think about all of the holidays ...

If you want a little extra kick and color, melt in a couple of cinnamon-flavored candies. You can also add a little red food coloring. If you want to go for the whole fair effect, dip your candied ...

These Halloween snack recipes are a scream Spooky season is just around the corner, which means it’s time to dive into some ...

Make boxed mac and cheese better in nine easy ways by amping up the creaminess, adjusting the texture, adding spice and tang, and adding umami.

Nothing says fall in Pennsylvania like a hot donut on a cool morning. Here’s where locals go for the season’s sweetest start.