Graduating from boxed cake mix is like taking off a pair of training wheels: There’s a lot that can go wrong, especially if you don’t watch out for these common mistakes.

Piece of Cake

One-Bowl Chocolate Cake Makes for Virtually No Cleanup

The only downside to baking? The mountain of dishes that awaits at the end of the slice, which is why we love this one-bowl recipe even more.

This Southern Poke Cake Is for Real Coconut Lovers

Both coconut cream and shredded coconut give a boost of flavor to this sweet, decadent sheet cake.

Better Than Sex Cake Is Downright Sinful

Chocolate cake is soaked in fudge and caramel before getting topped with crushed toffee and whipped cream.

Classic Red Velvet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

A packet of vanilla pudding adds a rich, decadent quality you won’t find anywhere else.

Baking Essentials

How to Tell If Your Baking Soda Is Still Good

What to Use When You Don’t Have Cake Flour

The Easiest Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

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