Style of this command is positioned by the majority of critics as «alternative fate» though ''fruitcakes'' actually execute a surprising mix of funk, hip-hop, the country, a new wave, a jazz and guitar fate. The singer, the composer, it the founder «Cake» John Makkri has spent 80th years to Sacramento, acting as solo, and as a part of other groups. By the end 80 John has understood that the unique way to become successful in a musical field is a moving to Los Angeles. After the arrival in «a city of angels» Makkri strenuously acted in coffee houses, playing solo acoustic programs.

In the summer 1991 musician has appeared for the first time under a name «Cake». As it was found out, Los Angeles wasn't ready to hearty welcome of Makkri. In this city all was the same, only is more expensive, therefore John has returned to Sacramento. Here the musician has tried to transform the solo project into a high-grade command. Under banners «Cake» guitarist Greg Brown and bass player Sean Makfessel have been called drummer Frenk the Service jacket, trumpeter Vince di by Fiore.