Four simple swaps that make any box cake mix taste like it came from a bakery — extra egg, milk instead of water, vanilla extract, and a pudding packet. From a from-scratch baker who knows both sides.

This Classic Southern Caramel Cake has caramel sauce baked right into the batter, caramel-infused buttercream frosting, and a homemade caramel drizzle on top. Rich, moist, and completely from scratch.