One Of The Best Chocolate Cake Mixes You Can Buy Is Gluten-Free (It's Worth The Price)

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Even if you love to bake from scratch, you have to admit: Boxed cake mixes make the baking process ten times quicker. There's no need to measure your dry ingredients; there are far fewer steps, and it's almost guaranteed that your results will be consistent every time. However, not all cake mixes are created equal, which is why it's important to do some quick research before purchasing one that you haven't used before. Luckily, we're here to share research with you, and when it comes to chocolate cake mixes, we think one of the best options comes from King Arthur Baking Company. Even better? It just so happens to be gluten-free.

Last year, we ranked 13 boxed chocolate cake mixes from worst to best. Duncan Hines' dark chocolate fudge cake mix came in first place, while Baker's Corner devil's food cake mix from Aldi came in last place. But there are a few notable picks sandwiched in between our favorite and least favorite, one of which is King Arthur Baking Company's Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake Mix. At $8.95 on the company's website — and $9.99 on Walmart's website — this certainly isn't the most affordable baking mix out there. However, once you hear why we love this one so much, you'll have a hard time not adding it to your cart.

Whether or not you're gluten-free, chances are you'll agree that this cake mix takes the cake. (See what we did there?) It may have that familiar crumbly texture often found in gluten-free baked goods, but beyond that, it checks all our boxes for a solid chocolate cake. It has a rich cocoa flavor, a moist texture, and a slight sweetness that isn't overwhelming, making it a great base for a sweet buttercream or tangy cream cheese frosting.

Not convinced? Take it from other fans who have shared their love for this baking mix in the review section of King Arthur Baking Company's website. One reviewer wrote, "This mix produces a lovely straightforward decadent chocolate bite. I'd venture to say it's the best chocolate cake mix out there." Another shared that they made it for a friend's birthday party and "no one believed that it was gluten free and came from a box." When it comes to packaged cake mixes, isn't that all you can ask for?

One King Arthur fan explained, they "love this gf chocolate cake," clarifying that they use it "even though [they] don't need gf products." So, even if you're not gluten-free, this cake mix is a winner on all fronts, so long as you're willing to splurge a little bit. And when it comes to chocolate cake, we'll always support a splurge.