With all the options on the shelves, each claiming to be better than the next, there has to be at least one boxed brownie mix that checks all the right boxes. This is exactly what Chowhound's best ...

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To take the richness to another level, the chocolate frosting must also be just right. I combine melted dark chocolate and cocoa powder to give the frosting a luxurious depth and silky texture.

This brownie mix called for two eggs, ⅔ cup of oil, and ¼ cup of water. I preheated my oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and combined the eggs, oil, and water.

Boxed cake mix makes life just that much easier, but it can be a bit lackluster. Make it moist and delicious by adding one ...

Combine one 15 ¼ oz. box cake mix (any flavor), ½ cup vegetable oil, 2 eggs, and the mix-ins of your choice—such as chocolate chips or M&Ms—in a large bowl. Stir until combined, then ...