To improve a box cake mix, consider adding more fat, swapping liquids, or including additional flavorings

. Ways to make box cake better:

• Add More Eggs An additional egg will supply more moisture and fat to the mix, which results in a softer cake that is less likely to dry out while baking

• Use Milk Instead of Water Using milk instead of water will give you a more flavorful and moist cake

. You can also use coffee or soda instead of water

• Add Melted Butter Using melted butter instead of oil, as most box cake mixes instruct, will give the cake a richer, more buttery flavor

• Add Instant Pudding Mixing a small package of instant pudding to the dry cake mix can give it a richer flavor and add moisture

. Use a similar flavor of pudding to the cake mix you're using, such as chocolate pudding for chocolate cake

• Add Flavor Extracts Adding a splash of vanilla or almond extract to a white cake, or coffee extract to a chocolate cake, can enhance the flavor

. Citrus zest can also add flavor to lemon, white, or yellow cake mixes

• Add Sour Cream Incorporating sour cream adds fat that results in a richer cake

• Top with Homemade Frosting Instead of using store-bought frosting, consider making your own frosting to enhance the overall taste of the cake