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 ...

A box of simple cake mix can be transformed into so many amazing desserts that go beyond the simple cake. This pantry staple can be whipped up into batches of delicious cake mix cookies with flavors ...

Cake mix cookies are an easy shortcut recipe that turns a box of cake mix into soft, chewy cookies with very little prep. This simple method works with many different cake mixes, making it easy to ...

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 ...

In my dream world, a fat slice of elaborately decorated red velvet cake would magically appear, along with a mug of coffee ...

Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...

Ever since I learned to make a cake from scratch, I haven’t really touched boxed cake mixes. I’m not above using them, but the ones I typically see on grocery shelves don’t cater to the flavors I’m ...

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 ...