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 ...

Pillsbury is a beloved, classic brand, and their cake mixes are like a party in a box. There is no weird artificial ...

Your favorite ice-cream topping can make a boxed brownie mix taste homemade. Pour the brownie batter into the pan, drizzle ...

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: ...

A box of simple cake mix can be transformed into so many amazing desserts that go beyond the simple cake. This pantry staple ...

"Instant hit with my family of five! So quick and easy I can even knock them out on a busy weeknight after work. Added a cup ...

Is it Easter without a freaky-looking homemade cake? Can you have a celebratory post-church brunch and not include a mutant lamb on a bed of green-dyed coconut grass? In my family, we observe a bunny ...

Why Add Beer to Boxed Cake Mix? Recently, I’ve tried the three-ingredient beer bread that the internet swears by which hinges on a can of beer. As it turns out, the same boozy magic works wonders in ...