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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...