Although boxed cake mix is easy to make and takes no time at all, it does present some drawbacks, mainly in terms of flavor. It provides the scaffolding for a good cake recipe -- you just have to know ...

Boxed cake mixes don't have to be boring; that's an already well-established fact. Nuts, fruit, chocolate, and many other ingredients can be mixed into the batter to upgrade the flavor — and that's ...

I recently received an invitation to a cake social, where everyone brings a dessert to share, and, best of all, samples ...

When I enjoyed my favorite dessert at our church youth group in San Francisco 30 years ago, I had no way of knowing that one day I'd be "famous" for the very same cake. I've been making it for 18 ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Mace Dent Johnson Mace Dent Johnson is a writer on the kitchen team. To test ...