Boxed cake mix can feel like a dirty secret hiding in your pantry. No one wants to be accused of cutting corners on something ...

Kat Thompson is the associate editor of Eater at Home, covering home cooking and baking, cookbooks, and kitchen gadgets. For many people, including myself, boxed cake mix is the entry point to baking.

If you’ve bought a boxed cake mix in the last few years and noticed there's something a little off about the size, you’re not alone. Brands like Duncan Hines, Pillsbury and Betty Crocker have quietly ...