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.

These delicious and easy desserts have one thing in common: They start with a box of white cake mix. From traditional cakes ...

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 ...

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: ...

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

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: ...

Just behind Betty is Duncan Hines Classic Yellow Cake Mix (“Shocking,” said no one). Aptly named, the cake is classic and ...