Moisture is key to a professional finish. Brushing cakes with simple syrup (plain or flavored) locks in moisture, extends freshness, and gives even boxed cakes the soft, tender crumb and flavor depth ...

Here, this riff on the classic is more than just a clever trick: It’s a testament to the past. By Lisa Donovan Credit...Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food stylist: Rebecca Jurkevich. Prop stylist ...

Boxed cake mix is a pantry classic for a reason: It delivers a crowd-pleasing cake with almost no effort. The basics haven’t changed much since John D. Duff of P. Duff and Sons, a now-shuttered ...

Boxed cake mixes are a practical, easy, and quick solution for those who don’t like or haven't the time for baking. Sometimes these mixes can lack the same flavor and texture as cakes made from ...

In the rolling hills of Breinigsville, Pennsylvania, there’s a culinary revelation waiting to be discovered that will forever change your relationship with dessert. Home Town Breakfast Bar & Grill ...

Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary treasures hide in the most unassuming places, waiting for hungry explorers to discover them. Scotty’s Cafe in Columbus, Ohio is exactly that kind of hidden ...

Let’s face it – we’ve all been there, standing in the grocery aisle, contemplating whether to bake from scratch or grab a convenient box mix. I once served a birthday cake so disappointing, my nephew ...

It’s a boxed cake battle royale! We taste-test three of the most iconic cake mixes — Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, and Dolly Parton’s Southern-style mix — to find out which one truly delivers the best ...

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 ...