A box of simple cake mix can be transformed into so many amazing desserts that go beyond the simple cake. This pantry staple can be whipped up into batches of delicious cake mix cookies with flavors ...

Just one little packet of pudding powder can make a cake moister and more flavorful, even if it was made from a boxed mix. However, there is a very important detail to pay attention to before grabbing ...

There’s something about fall desserts that just feels special. Maybe it’s the cozy flavors, the crisp weather that makes firing up the oven seem appealing—or the excuse to celebrate all things sweet ...

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 ...

Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...

While you can upgrade canned frosting by using a plethora of professional baking techniques, sometimes you just want to put in the elbow grease and make your own. Of course, homemade buttercreams and ...

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 ...