Im sorry if this has come up before and if it has please show me the link to see it.

So i got the new cake boss book and i tried the vanilla recipe and although i like how sturdy it is i really dont like the taste a lot or how is not moist enough i like the betty crocker mixes and the doctored cakes but really is it me? or is it just not that good as they make it sound?, have you tried them? do you think making some changes to the mixture will make it moister?. thank you for your time and answers