It might take a few failed attempts, but it's becoming easier and easier to identify when a recipe needs eggs, like a custardy Dutch baby, and when one can do without—like boxed cake mix.

"Mixing boxed cake mix with cornbread mix is one of those ... flavor to the more typically understated notes of a generic box mix of cornbread. Both of these mixes can also be used to make ...

I found a new ol’ reliable: Bob’s Red Mill Chocolate Cake Mix. It yields a consistently moist, chocolatey cake that’s (almost) as good as the homemade stuff. The world of boxed cake mix has evolved, ...

A little ricotta cheese makes boxed cake tender and moist, even days later. This trick works for any kind of boxed cake mix, like vanilla, chocolate, or funfetti. To use, just mix a half cup of ...

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 ...