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: ...

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: ...

Sometimes the best homemade tasting recipes start with something as simple as a boxed mix. With a few extra ingredients and small tweaks, you can turn that basic mix into something that tastes like it ...

Adding one extra egg transforms boxed cake texture and flavor. Pastry chef Trung Vu explains that eggs provide structure, moisture, and richness—so adding one more than the box calls for helps the ...

We discovered it totally by accident. Recently, my roommate’s boyfriend lost a bet (we were trying to cut down on our dessert consumption, but he caved on vacation), and, somewhat ironically, we ...

I love making new cakes and experimenting in the kitchen, but sometimes, I just want something simple—especially on a busy weeknight when I’d like to surprise my family with a fun dessert without ...

Typical boxed pancakes probably don't remind you of syrup-soaked clouds. However, you can make them fantastically fluffy with ...

Boxed cake mix is a pantry classic for a reason: It delivers a crowd-pleasing cake with almost no effort. The basics haven’t changed much since John D. Duff of P. Duff and Sons, a now-shuttered ...

There are plenty of ways to make boxed muffin mix taste homemade, and one of our favorite tricks involves a pantry staple you likely already have on hand.