We tested store-bought red velvet mixes to find out which had the best flavor, texture, and rise. We also considered food allergens and how easy it was to mix.

When you're making a cake from a boxed mix, it makes sense to follow the directions on the back, but we have a different suggestion that's better and easier.

Sock It to Me Cake was a treat first popularized by Duncan Hines way back in the 1970s. Here's how you can recreate this retro cake in your own kitchen.