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Boxed cake mix isn’t a cheat. It’s a gift

The dot cake trend reminds us of the whimsy and nostalgia behind a longstanding baking shortcut

Published June 14, 2026 10:30AM (EDT)

My love for baking was born from a humble box of Betty Crocker Super Moist Chocolate Fudge.

I had been attempting to make Giada De Laurentiis’ recipe for a chocolate-raspberry layer cake — my first attempt at baking a cake, period. So instead of starting from scratch, I opted for something that leaned into the shortcuts, unapologetically. Giada called for one 18.25-ounce box of chocolate cake mix, which was blended with raspberry puree, vegetable oil, eggs and a dash of water in a large bowl. Within minutes, the batter was ready, poured between buttered pans and thrown into the oven. The finished dessert was a cake baked to perfection, with nary a crack, dome or sunken center in sight.

I’ve since improved my baking game, reveling in the science and process of turning raw........

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