Sometimes the shortest path between making cake and eating it is opening a can of ready-made frosting. Here are easy upgrades to make it taste better.

This easy pumpkin soda cake uses a shortcut mix and fluffy frosting topping. The texture comes out soft and moist. A quick ...

A tender, rich chocolate snacking cake is topped with an elegant pistachio frosting. Serve for dessert, afternoon tea, or as ...

Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...

This cake is a rich and creamy tropical dream on a plate. And don't even try to be dainty with the serving sizes. Moderation can wait. This is the kind of cake best served in thick, messy slices and ...

Rebecca Flint Marx is the former editor of Eater at Home. Her areas of expertise include home cooking and popular culture. This post originally appeared in the June 6, 2022 edition of The Move, a ...