We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We're going to let you in on a secret: Even the most accomplished home bakers probably have a box of cake mix tucked away in their pantry.

After a great meal, you need a great cake to finish things off, and homemade always tastes the best. Cakes can be simple, fun ...

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: ...

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 ...

As a baker I know fully well just how delicious a rich, homemade chocolate cake is (a teaspoon of instant espresso is key to unlocking all that delicious chocolatey flavor). As an also very busy ...