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 ...

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 ...

The saying “butter makes everything better” is due for an upgrade. It’s actually brown butter that makes everything better, adding a toasty, nutty flavor to anything it touches. It can be used in both ...

Boxed cake mixes may not impress everyone, but they absolutely deserve a spot in the pantry. When you're short on time or baking on a budget — or heck, maybe just craving their nostalgic flavor — ...

Adding instant pudding mix to boxed cake mixes creates moister, richer cakes. Side-by-side taste test proved the difference: Pudding mix produced a noticeably moister, bakery-style texture. The ...