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.

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 ...

When I enjoyed my favorite dessert at our church youth group in San Francisco 30 years ago, I had no way of knowing that one day I'd be "famous" for the very same cake. I've been making it for 18 ...

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: ...

When I was nine or ten, fueled by a steady diet of the Food Network and a recent purchase of “Moneymakers: Good Cents for Girls” (a financial masterpiece from the American Girl Company), I launched my ...