Cake mix is one such thing, and we’re here to tell you exactly how to make box cake mix better, in terms of flavor, texture, and presentation. Consider a boxed cake mix a blank slate. With a little ...

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There are many ways you can upgrade boxed cake mix. By making this one simple change to your oven, the cake will have a better texture and have more flavor.

Some things should always be made from scratch—we’re looking at you, vinaigrette. But also, there is no shame in taking a shortcut in the kitchen now and then. Cake mix is one such thing, and we’re ...