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: ...

The ingredient is likely already in your fridge. Adding one extra egg transforms boxed cake texture and flavor. Pastry chef Trung Vu explains that eggs provide structure, moisture, and richness—so ...

Elevate any spring gathering, Mother's Day lunch, or girl's birthday party with this stunning (and surprisingly easy) cake. A ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Soft, fluffy orange cake with powdered sugar on top - AS Foodstudio/Shutterstock Becoming an awe-inspiring baker might not be as ...

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 ...

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 ...