From the secret ingredient in softer cookies to the lifesaver when you need to bring a last-minute dessert to the office potluck, there are tons of reasons to keep a box (or, let's be real, three) of ...

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 ...