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As a baker I know fully well just how delicious a rich, homemade chocolate cake is (a teaspoon of instant espresso is key to unlocking all that delicious chocolatey flavor). As an also very busy ...

Kat Thompson is the audience editor of Eater’s Southern California/Southwest region. For many people, including myself, boxed cake mix is the entry point to baking. It’s both convenient to use and ...

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