If you want to make a cake that's lighter than air itself but full of delicious flavor, you don't need to work hard: You just ...

One home baker became the star of every party thanks to her “famous” chocolate cake. The only problem? The cake isn’t homemade at all, and she has no idea how to break the news to her friends who ...

After the cake bakes and cools, the cream cheese frosting comes together in about five minutes with an electric mixer. Simply beat butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar together until fluffy. Fold ...

Fall is the best time to indulge in autumnal flavors like caramel and fresh apples. Even if you're not a home baker, you can still make this no-bake dessert.

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.