What follows is a list of additions—some recommended, some acceptable, and some we most definitely advise against using—all ...

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

Many of our tips for elevating boxed cake mix involve unique ingredient add-ins, but that doesn't mean you should neglect proper cake-making techniques, especially if you're trying to pass off your ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

You might assume that pastry chefs stay as far away from boxed cake mix as possible. And while that is mostly true, I'm going to let you in on a secret. Even professional bakers keep boxed cake mix in ...

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