When you open your cabinet and you realize you haven't stocked up when you're craving pancakes, it's time to go into survival mode and get creative. So what if you don't have the usual flour, sugar, ...

Quick breads can be even quicker if you want them to be — all you need is a box of your favorite boxed cake mix and a loaf pan, and you're basically done.

No one will ever know they're not from scratch. Enhance the flavor of boxed brownies by adding extracts, strong coffee, or alcohol to the batter. Incorporate mix-ins like candy pieces, chocolate chips ...

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 ...

Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...