Cakes made with a mix are so notoriously unremarkable that many recipes guide users to doctor them for a better end product.

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Four years ago, when my eldest son turned 9, he declared that he was getting too big for the cupcakes I made every year on his birthday. He wanted a big cake. Gasp. Cupcakes were safe. Cupcakes I ...

1. Start the cake by preheating your oven to 350. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Coat the parchment lined pan with non-stick spray. Add a tbsp. of flour and tilt the pan to evenly spread the ...

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