Most home bakers keep a box of cake mix on hand—it’s convenient, reliable, and perfect for a quick dessert fix. But when you want results that rival a bakery, there’s an unexpected way to elevate it: ...

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 ...

Making a homemade pie can be easy — but it's a labor of love, and any misstep can leave you with a tough pie crust. Here's a method, come to the rescue, for making a sweet dough that's not nearly as ...