Three words: cake batter milkshake. The key ingredient to boost your next shake with a creamy, rich twist? Boxed cake mix.

16 ounce box of powdered sugar, sifted, reserve a few tablespoons for sprinkling over top before cutting and serving. Instructions Preheat oven to 350º. Line a 9 x 13-inch pan with foil and spray with ...

The mini sheet cakes Hernandez uses from Trader Joe’s are not only affordable (they are all priced under $6) but also come in a variety of flavors: Chantilly Cream Vanilla Bean ($5.49), Dark ...

The mini sheet cakes Hernandez uses from Trader Joe’s are not only affordable (they are all priced under $6) but also come in a variety of flavors: Chantilly Cream Vanilla Bean ($5.49), Dark ...

There are also shortcut recipes that start with a box of cake mix (but taste homemade!), like four-ingredient blueberry dump cake, gooey Neiman Marcus bars, and cinnamon-laced honey bun cake.

Boxed cake mixes are notoriously light and airy, which is great for certain cakes, but if you want something rich and indulgent, consider this egg trick.