First came Duncan Hines Ice Cream. It was an instant hit, not because of the familiar name but the high butterfat content.

Of the three, only Duncan Hines actually existed. Yet, he personally had nothing to do with cake mixes, cooking or baking. So ...

Cake mix can make baking faster and easier. We tasted nine mixes to find our favorites → ...

I never underestimate the power of a good cake. To me, it’s the single most important food for ushering in life’s sweetest days. When I was born, a delicate pink cake announced my arrival ...

I love a good boxed cake mix as much as the next person, but when I'm reaching for one in the store, I often hesitate. Should I buy Betty Crocker or Duncan Hines? I mean, they cost the same amount ...

soft black and white cookies that I made this crucial discovery: All boxed cake mix wants to be cake. I used Duncan Hines yellow cake mix and tried everything to change the batter. I took out the oil.

The first boxed cake mix was not invented by General Mills (not a retired officer) or Pillsbury. The product came from the creativity of John D. Duff of P. Duff and sons.

Supermarkets’ cake mix shelves feature the Big Three. There’s Pillsbury, whose Doughboy is a cartoon character. There’s Betty ...