There are some straightforward things you can do to make a bakery-style cake from a boxed mix, all without having to add any ...

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 ...

There are very few desserts that make my kids' eyes light up quite like a soft, warm, homemade cake. They are all about that soft, fluffy texture and the sweet vanilla flavor. But the frosting? That’s ...

The holidays come with so much cooking and food prep that getting everything on the table — hot and on time — can feel like a choreographed dance. Whether you're handling the entire meal or just ...

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 ...