In the 1950s, it was said that when an elderly woman died, the "flour and shortening" business lost a customer, while when a young woman married, the cake-mix industry gained one. In short, two ...

When you need to whip up a last-minute celebratory dessert, store-bought cake mix is the obvious choice. But I'm here to convince you to ditch the box—because homemade cake mix is a lot easier to make ...

Becoming an awe-inspiring baker might not be as difficult as you think. All you need is one ingredient to upgrade boxed cake mix in a way that makes you the go-to for get-togethers or family birthdays ...

As an avid baker, I’m tired of being embarrassed to admit that I am a huge fan of cake mix. There’s no doubt that homemade cake has superior flavor, but there's also no denying the ease of a quick and ...

Imagine a homemade cake mix that kickstarts a dizzying variety of cakes. Caroline Wright's latest cookbook, Cake Magic! ($17.95, Workman), delivers on that dream. With a make-ahead dry mix as a base, ...

I am a deeply nostalgic person. However, as I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned that my adult palate doesn’t always enjoy the things that my younger palate enjoyed, like the boxed cake mix that was once ...

This 3-ingredient Chocolate Mug Cake Mix turns two boxed cake mixes into an instant, giftable dessert. Perfect for teachers, ...

These easy shortcut recipes turn boxed cake mix into desserts that look like they came from a bakery. With a few smart a ...

The next time you use a cake mix, you might chuckle — or groan (as I did) — thinking about how this staple of American kitchens was first marketed to women. A molasses company, O. Duff and Sons, ...