Devil's Food Cake Mix with Pudding

Store in a cool, dry place. Once prepared, store leftover cake covered at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

For an even richer flavor, use milk instead of water when mixing.

Add chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the batter for extra texture.

Frost with your favorite chocolate or cream cheese frosting.

Vanilla ice cream

Fresh berries

Whipped cream

Coffee or milk

Overmixing the batter, which can result in a tough cake.

Baking at too high a temperature, leading to a dry or burnt cake.

Not checking for doneness properly, resulting in a wet center.