Moisture is key to a professional finish. Brushing cakes with simple syrup (plain or flavored) locks in moisture, extends freshness, and gives even boxed cakes the soft, tender crumb and flavor depth ...

So, the pumpkin cake starts with a box of spiced cake mix—prepared as the box says—and gets topped with a mixture of pumpkin and cream cheese. Once baked, the layers flip in the oven—practically like ...

These easy shortcut recipes turn boxed cake mix into desserts that look like they came from a bakery. With a few smart a ...