Some things should always be made from scratch—we’re looking at you, vinaigrette. But also, there is no shame in taking a shortcut in the kitchen now and then. Cake mix is one such thing, and we’re ...

Tasters said the cupcakes were richer and more balanced—like they came from a bakery.

Southern bakers have always been crafty with the ingredients they have on hand and the time they have to use them. Even if Mama is a diehard from-scratch baker, there are times when everyone has to ...

By using browned butter in place of oil in your boxed cake mix, you can add rich, deep notes of flavor like toasted nuts and ...

Cakes made with a mix are so notoriously unremarkable that many recipes guide users to doctor them for a better end product. What is the point, I’ve always wondered, since bakers could instead apply ...