There's something wonderfully comforting about knowing that holiday magic can start with… a box. No not the beautifully wrapped kind sitting under the tree, but the humble little box of cake mix ...

Shortcut to sweetness? Boxed cake mix is the answer. With a few simple tricks, you can turn it into a dessert that tastes straight from a bakery. No need for fancy skills or a long ingredient ...

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 ...