Cooks of all caliber have used boxed pudding mix for decades to make their bakes taller, fluffier, and more moist. This "secret" ingredient makes even a novice baker look like a pro.

There’s something about fall desserts that just feels special. Maybe it’s the cozy flavors, the crisp weather that makes firing up the oven seem appealing—or the excuse to celebrate all things sweet ...

I love a good boxed cake mix. It’s quick, easy, and almost foolproof—but if we’re honest, it doesn’t always taste like it came from scratch. For years, I’ve tried little tweaks to make it better: ...

Just one little packet of pudding powder can make a cake moister and more flavorful, even if it was made from a boxed mix. However, there is a very important detail to pay attention to before grabbing ...

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 ...

Let’s start with the ricotta filling: It’s light, airy, and cheesecake-esque. It also helps balance out the richness of the ...

Boxed cake mix is a pantry classic for a reason: It delivers a crowd-pleasing cake with almost no effort. The basics haven’t changed much since John D. Duff of P. Duff and Sons, a now-shuttered ...

I love a good boxed cake mix. It's quick, easy, and almost foolproof-but if we're honest, it doesn't always taste like it came from scratch. For years, I've tried little tweaks to make it better: ...