Contains a bioengineered food ingredient. Since 1896. New look, same great taste! Individually wrapped. A family bakery. Launched in 1958. Still a favorite today. Family Heritage: 1896 Newman Drake opens the N.E. Drake Baking Company in Harlem, New York City. 1928 Yankee doodles, the delicious Drake's cupcakes, are Introduced. 1939 Drake's participates in the 1939 New York world's fair. 1961 Peanut butter Funny Bones start tickling the fancies of cake lovers. 1962 Drake's rolls out yodels, the Rolled devils food and Creme-filled cakes 1964 Drake's introduces what is today Drake's Fruit Pies. 2016 Drake's celebrates 120 years of delicious tradition. 1926 Drake's Devil Dogs burst into The snack cake scene. 1930 Newman drake passes, donating land for a park in his hometown of Newton, New jersey. 1958 Drake's launches the often imitated, never duplicated Ring Dings. 1981 Consumers vote to name the Drake's duck mascot Webster Freshness guaranteed. drakescake.com. Memories in every box. To see more Drake's history, visit drakescake.com and follow us on. Facebook. Instagram. Twitter. Questions or comments, call 1-855-403-7253. 1-855-40-Drake. Please recycle this carton.