Boxed cake isn't a cheat. It's a gift The dot cake trend reminds us of the whimsy and nostalgia behind a longstanding baking shortcut Salon · Jun 14
9 Baking Mixes That Outshine Homemade Results Baking from scratch can be rewarding, but it’s not always practical. Time, cost, and consistent results are big reasons many home bakers reach for a box. Some baking mixes actually beat homemade versions in flavor, texture, and ease of use. Whether you’re short on time or just want a treat… Grocery Coupon Guide · Oct 25, 2025
‘I’m sifting everything from now on’: California woman starts making Betty Crocker brownies. Then she sees something moving A California woman’s baking session turned from sweet to sickening when she discovered something alive in her brownie mix. Safe to say, she probably didn’t end up finishing the baking process. The Mary Sue · Oct 20, 2025
Why We're Obsessed With the Handmade "Daily life has only become more automated, but the innate yearning for physical handprints has not disappeared," writes Amanda Montell in 'The Age of Magical Overthinking'. Marie Claire · Apr 9, 2024
The only chocolate frosting you need In my family, my mother's iced brownies are simply known as "the brownies" Salon · Dec 3, 2022
Bride sparks debate for baking her own sprinkle wedding cake: ‘I spent less than $50’ “All in all, I spent less than $50 on cake pans, cake mix and icing!” the woman told The Independent The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022
'I baked my own wedding cake to save money - some say I must be joking but I love it' The bride decided to make her own wedding cake to save some cash on her big day - and while some have said the cake looks like 'a joke', she's happy with the results Daily Mirror · Jun 26, 2022