im just going to say: i am NOT the best at baking. however, i followed the directions on the box exactly, and they came out SO fragile and crumbly! its silly to compare box mix to homemade mix, but whenever i make homemade cupcakes, they usually hold together. also the flavor was waaay way too rich, but if you have a sweet tooth, i guess thats a good thing. the cupcakes i made with this are now in the fridge resting, as i formed them into cake pops. lets hope they come out good! this box mix tastes good overall (despite its overly rich flavor) but i feel like if youre like me and cant handle too much sweetness at one time, itll give you a pretty bad stomachache if you eat too much.