Here’s a secret: even a lot of bakeries use boxed cake mix! But, they know how to tweak the recipe and make it taste homemade and delicious. I have some simple tips for how to make a box cake mix ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The holidays come with so much cooking and food prep that getting everything on the table — hot and on time — can feel like a choreographed dance. Whether you're handling the entire meal or just ...

Adding ricotta to boxed cake mix makes the cake incredibly moist and keeps it fresh for days. This tip works with any boxed cake mix, from vanilla to chocolate to Funfetti. Lemon zest enhances the ...