The dot cake trend reminds us of the whimsy and nostalgia behind a longstanding baking shortcut ...

Start by pouring a box of Betty Crocker butter yellow cake mix (the recipe’s creator, @sarahkraffty, said this is the most ...

Beat the cake ingredients together until combined, then pour the batter into a greased angel food cake or Bundt pan. Bake at ...

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 ...

Quick breads are known for their convenience. All you need to do is whip up the batter and bake the treat in a loaf pan — no delicate cake layers, fillings, or frostings required. However, to make ...

Boxed cake mix, instant pudding and packaged cookies are easy ways to take a simple treat and turn it into a truly decadent ...

Use low-sodium soy sauce. If you’re making a cake from scratch you can adjust the salt in the recipe to account for the ...

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 ...

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