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 ...

Whether you're short on time or just craving a quick and easy dessert, boxed cake can be a saving grace. Let's be real, it's saved us all at least once after suddenly remembering that we have dinner ...

A bowl of batter with cake mix and eggs on the side - Arina P Habich/Shutterstock Say what you want about boxed cake mix, but it gets the job done. Sorry, not sorry ...

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: ...