Most home bakers keep a box of cake mix on hand—it’s convenient, reliable, and perfect for a quick dessert fix. But when you want results that rival a bakery, there’s an unexpected way to elevate it: ...

This recipe for Yellow Cake Mix Cookies requires just 3 ingredients and a few minutes to mix together. You can add chocolate ...

Pineapple upside down cake is about as classic of a dessert as it gets. Even better, this moist, fruity cake comes together in a cinch thanks to boxed cake mix. This allows you to prep the batter ...

If you’ve bought a boxed cake mix in the last few years and noticed there's something a little off about the size, you’re not alone. Brands like Duncan Hines, Pillsbury and Betty Crocker have quietly ...

Hayley Parker found her ooey-gooey sweet spot in a box mix. With an adventurous flare and a serious love of desserts, Parker doesn’t stick to directions on the back of the box. Instead, she uses ...

The world of boxed cake mixes used to be far more adventurous than the standard vanilla, chocolate, and spice we typically see today. The bygone era offered a treasure trove of unique flavors that ...

It's officially summer and the living—and the cooking—should be easy. These long lazy days are for relaxing not putting in extra hours in the kitchen (there's plenty of time for that when the holidays ...

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. Jiffy baking mixes are iconic and adorable, but ...