The thing about making a cake roll (aka jelly roll, Swiss cake roll, Yule log) with cake mix is you get two cakes rather than just one like most scratch recipes. The convenience of a boxed mix is just ...

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 ...

Boxed cake mix and required ingredients arranged together on a counter - Arina P Habich/Shutterstock Boxed cake mix is one of those convenience foods that you may not have yet realized is even more ...

Ever heard of making cake with just a can of pop and a boxed cake mix? It sounds wild, but it really works! There’s no need for eggs or oil—just two simple ingredients and your oven. The result is a ...

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 ...

Most home bakers keep a box of cake mix on hand—it’s convenient, reliable, and perfect for a quick dessert fix. But when you want results that rival a bakery, there’s an unexpected way to elevate it: ...