Boxed cake mixes are a great option for any home baker looking to throw together something special, but you should be upgrading it with these simple steps.

Yes, even the pros reach for a box sometimes.

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Boxed cake mixes don't have to be boring; that's an already well-established fact. Nuts, fruit, chocolate, and many other ingredients can be mixed into the batter to upgrade the flavor — and that's ...

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