Boxed cake mixes have come a long way from the overly sweet, artificial-tasting products of the past. Today, many brands offer healthier options made with cleaner ingredients, less sugar, and whole ...

Chef assembling a layered cake on cake stand - Alvarez/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When a boxed cake mix is bad, it can lead to a dry, overly crumbly texture ...

Cake mix can make baking faster and easier. We tasted nine mixes to find our favorites → Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter The best boxed yellow cake mix A light and fluffy cake with just enough ...

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 ...

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 ...