I made 3 brands of boxed yellow-cake mix and found that Pillsbury's is perfect for a special occasion

I tried three yellow-cake mixes from Pillsbury, Duncan Hines, and Betty Crocker, stacked in that order from top to bottom in the cake pictured on the right.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

• I made yellow cake using boxed mixes from Pillsbury, Duncan Hines, and Betty Crocker.
• Pillsbury's cake cut easily into beautiful slices, making it ideal for a special occasion.
• The Duncan Hines version had a rich and buttery flavor, but I found the texture to be dry.
• Betty Crocker's cake was sweet enough to eat on its own, so I'd recommend skipping the frosting.

I've always been a fan of boxed cake mix. It's easy to make and usually comes out tasting delicious.

To find the best option on the shelf, I made the yellow-cake version of Pillsbury's Moist Supreme mix, Duncan Hines' Perfectly Moist mix, and Betty Crocker's Super Moist mix.

For consistency, I used the same 9-inch dark cake pan sprayed with baking spray and placed in the center of my oven. Following the directions on each box, I set a timer for the shortest recommended baking time and used the same measuring cup for each cake.

Here's how they stacked up.