"Former U.S. President James Madisons wife did not create this baking company, despite the fact that her name is on every carrot cake, crumb cake, and Zinger that comes off the production line. It was instead company founder Roy Nafzigers brainstorm to use the former first ladys name, since she was notorious for throwing huge shindigs featuring a fine selection of desserts and baked goods. Nafziger said his company would create cakes "fine enough to serve at the White House." While I don't expect you'll be treated to a tray of Zingers on your next stay in the Lincoln Bedroom, I will agree that these little snack cakes are a tasty way to appease a sweet tooth. The cake batter is easy, since you just use any instant devils food cake mix. I like Duncan Hines. As for the frosting, it may not come out as dark brown as the original since the recipe here doesnt include brown food coloring caramel coloring. But the taste will be right on...."