Could Duncan Hines have avoided being accused of racism if it had used a different name for its "Hip-Hop Cupcakes" ad (video below)? The ad shows a line of cupcakes that start singing after Hines' ...

Duncan Hines has reportedly pulled a controversial cupcake ad after accusations it played off racial stereotypes. A writer at The Source says the ad is reminiscent of America's "blackface" performance ...

NEW YORK, Dec. 11 (UPI) -- Duncan Hines has withdrawn a "hip-hop" video ad for cupcake frosting after complaints it played on racist stereotypes. The commercial for "Amazing Glazes," with singing and ...

Cupcakes were the dessert trend a couple of years ago. But now? They’re racist. At least, that’s the claim that some people made after viewing the “Hip Hop Cupcakes” ad for Duncan Hines’ Amazing ...

Cupcakes aren’t tasting so sweet for some Duncan Hines marketing execs who were forced to pull a video for their “Amazing Glazes” frosting line after viewers and bloggers complained the dancing ...