My mom was an excellent baker and often whipped up fantastic cakes from scratch. She also kept boxed cake mix on hand because there were times when convenience ruled. Luckily, we weren’t just bound to ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There are times in your life that making a cake from scratch feels special and impressive. But do you ...

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 ...

Cake mix carrot cake cookies are soft and chewy with warm spices and grated carrot for a homemade flavor. Topped with cream cheese frosting, these cookies are quick to make and perfect for sharing at ...