All three chefs we spoke to named King Arthur Cake Mixes as their boxed mix of choice.

We’re calling it: Pistachio has been the flavor of 2025. Once thought of only as a solid airport or gas station snack, or a key ingredient in retro recipes like Pistachio Fluff and Watergate Cake, the ...

I love a good boxed cake mix. It’s quick, easy, and almost foolproof—but if we’re honest, it doesn’t always taste like it came from scratch. For years, I’ve tried little tweaks to make it better: ...

Prior to my current position as Associate Editor for Groceries at The Kitchn, I held staff positions at Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, and Allrecipes. My words and recipes have also been featured in ...

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 ...

My grandma didn’t always use boxed cake mixes, but when she did, they were never made following the instructions. I inherited this gene. While I won’t turn my nose up at the shortcut like some folks, ...

This pineapple coconut cake is a creamy tropical delight! It's a dessert anyone can prepare. The base is a boxed yellow cake mix. Cream cheese, vanilla pudding, and milk are whipped to create a creamy ...