I tried every hack I could find for how to make box cake mix better and determined the simplest way to make a moist, flavorful, better-than-scratch cake by adding two simple ingredients to any mix!

Brands like Duncan Hines, Pillsbury and Betty Crocker have quietly reduced the size of their cake mix boxes. What used to be a standard 18.5 ounces is now between 13.25 and 15.25 ounces.

Add the chocolate cake mix, eggs, and ½ cup vegetable oil, whisking vigorously until very well combined, about 2 minutes. Pour into the prepared baking dish and bake according to the package ...