Baking Techniques - LincolnRowing

Illustration of swapping water for buttermilk in a boxed cake mix to create a luxury bakery-style cake.

Food & Cooking

December 4, 2025

Chefs confess: the one-ingredient swap that makes boxed cake taste like it’s from a luxury bakery

Chefs confess the smartest cake hack: swap water for buttermilk to turn boxed mix into luxury bakery sponge. Learn why it works, how to bake it, plus tips.

Illustration of a baker using three fingers to size cookie dough balls on a lined baking tray without a scale

Food & Cooking

December 4, 2025

The 3-finger measuring rule professional bakers use to perfectly portion cookies without a scale

Discover the 3-finger measuring rule bakers use to portion cookies without a scale—quick, consistent sizes, even bakes, and tweaks for chewy or crisp styles.