At this point, boxed cake mix has been around longer than pretty much everyone on the planet, and it continues to delight to this day. Boxed cake mixes were first invented during the Great Depression ...

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 ...

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 ...