Reproducing Drakes' Yankee Doodles

[Kim Shook]

Do you know Drake's Yankee Doodles?? They were available in the DC metro area when I was growing up ('60's and '70's) and I just loved them . I live in Richmond, VA now and you used to be able to get them at Kroger's and the Wonder Bread stores, but no more . I have this shameful little love of them and would like to make them at home since I can't find them anywhere and refuse to pay the exorbitant shipping charges to buy them online. I know that I can make the ‘cream’ filling, but what’s got me stumped is the cake. Is it German chocolate?? It’s not just chocolate, I know that. I can’t find it on any of the copycat-type websites. Please help me if you have any insight!! Thanks so much!

[joiei]

no reason to be ashamed!! embrace your love from your childhood and be proud. AS to the cake, I have no idea, just experiment around some with a couple of recipes.

[Chris Amirault]

I seem to remember a remarkably fine, slightly greasy crumb....

[Kim Shook]

I seem to remember a remarkably fine, slightly greasy crumb....

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Yep, that's it EXACTLY, Chris - the crumb was finer than pound cake, but not so...what? Moist, dense, heavy??

[Chris Amirault]

I think the word you're looking for is "good" -- "not so good."

[SweetSide]

I think the word you're looking for is "good" -- "not so good."

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Reminds me of the devil dog tasting we had in school. Chef never had one -- grew up with too fine a palate. Never will have another one...