There are very few desserts that make my kids' eyes light up quite like a soft, warm, homemade cake. They are all about that soft, fluffy texture and the sweet vanilla flavor. But the frosting? That’s ...

Adding one extra egg transforms boxed cake texture and flavor. Pastry chef Trung Vu explains that eggs provide structure, moisture, and richness—so adding one more than the box calls for helps the ...

For many people, including myself, boxed cake mix is the entry point to baking. It’s both convenient to use and easily adaptable, which makes it perfect for keeping in the pantry for any type of cake ...

Why Add Beer to Boxed Cake Mix? Recently, I’ve tried the three-ingredient beer bread that the internet swears by which hinges on a can of beer. As it turns out, the same boozy magic works wonders in ...