Doing so could mimic the flavor of s'mores -- yum! Adding some instant pudding mix to a boxed cake mix can deliver wondrous ...

Adding ricotta will give your cake mix a richer and moister texture, amping up the flavor as well. Regardless of the flavor or brand of boxed cake mix, ricotta is a worthy addition. Simply add a ...

Choose a relatively mild-tasting box mix to start with, like a buttery yellow cake or a white cake mix, so that the spice has room to shine. For subtle flavor, start by adding 1 teaspoon ...

Not only are you adding more flavor, you’re obscuring the more synthetic tasting notes you often get with a boxed mix. I’m not talking about salt and pepper, though a pinch of salt is never a ...

Sprinkle the streusel over the cake batter before baking. Amp up moisture and flavor with pudding. "Adding a box of pudding mix can create an incredibly moist but denser cake," says Waterson.

The ratio that I found works best is one box of cake mix to about 6-8 tablespoons of butter, depending on how big you want your streusel chunks. Simply melt the butter, add it to the cake mix and ...