Southern bakers have always been crafty with the ingredients they have on hand and the time they have to use them. Even if Mama is a diehard from-scratch baker, there are times when everyone has to ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We're going to let you in on a secret: Even the most accomplished home bakers probably have a box of cake mix tucked away in their pantry.

Some things should always be made from scratch—we’re looking at you, vinaigrette. But also, there is no shame in taking a shortcut in the kitchen now and then. Cake mix is one such thing, and we’re ...

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 ...

Is it Easter without a freaky-looking homemade cake? Can you have a celebratory post-church brunch and not include a mutant lamb on a bed of green-dyed coconut grass? In my family, we observe a bunny ...