Boxed cake mixes are an amazing way for the inexperienced baker to make an amazing and tasty dessert without the hassle.

All three chefs we spoke to named King Arthur Cake Mixes as their boxed mix of choice.

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Goldman recommends adding some fruit and spice to your boxed cake mix to take it to the next level. “Toss in some chopped up apples and some cinnamon, and do an apple cinnamon cake—or swirl in some ...