When I was in high school, I worked at a popular cake boutique in town. Every Saturday morning, opulent, multi-tiered wedding cakes would emerge from the back, freshly decorated for their big debut.

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Whether you're short on time or just craving a quick and easy dessert, boxed cake can be a saving grace. Let's be real, it's saved us all at least once after suddenly remembering that we have dinner ...