It works with any flavor.

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Goodbakingsometimes requires a few shortcuts.

And sometimes those shortcuts come straight from thesupermarketbaking aisle.

Birthday cake with layers and turquoise frosting, slice removed and one pink birthday candle

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No shame in skipping a few steps youre busy!

Its already pretty simpleto make boxed cake mix better, but canned frosting is a whole different story.

Plus, our favorite trick takes canned frosting from good to great in less than five minutes.

In fact, with this worthy shortcut canned frosting can even pass as homemade.

We wont tell if you wont!

Store-Bought Frosting Tips

Whip the frosting only before youre ready to use it.

If you whip it and chill it, it will be hard to spread.