Better Boxed Yellow Cake with Chocolate Frosting

Every Southerner knows the beauty of a good boxed mix. Cookies, cornbread, and muffins are on the table and ready to enjoy in mere minutes thanks to the genius of boxed goodies. They promise a hassle-free trip to the kitchen and almost taste as good as Mama’s homemade recipes (almost). Most folks would agree that box yellow cake mix shines above them all. It’s classic, versatile, and oh-so tasty. But have you ever wondered how to make yellow box cake taste like homemade? It’s actually as easy as swapping out a few key ingredients. Most boxed cake mixes call for water, oil, and eggs. Substitute the oil for melted butter and the water for whole milk (it’s the Southern way – after all), and we guarantee your boxed mix will taste better than ever. Top it off with our homemade chocolate icing for the ultimate decadent dessert. This semi-homemade recipe is the ideal treat to make when you’re in a pinch for time.