There's always room for improvement, especially when it comes to cooking. Extra ingredients can greatly level up instant cake mix. One secret ingredient that can greatly improve your boxed cake mix is ...

Chef assembling a layered cake on cake stand - Alvarez/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When a boxed cake mix is bad, it can lead to a dry, overly crumbly texture ...

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 ...

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 ...

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: ...