Starting from scratch every time can be a drag when you're in the mood for sweets. See what to watch for when trying to make a vegan cake using a boxed mix.

Following the recipe on the back of boxed cake mix can be boring. One way to elevate the mix, if you're a fan of fall flavors, is to use maple syrup.

Boxed cake mix doesn't have to be consistently boring. Instead, simply add a classic of the snack drawer to the treat for elevated flavor and texture.

What’s up with boxed cake mixes? Well, recently we published a story about their shrinking size and its effect on Grandma Judith’s decades-old family recipe for chocolate crinkle cookies. TL;DR: It’s not great and she’s definitely not the only grandma who’s noticed.