Cake is an American alternative rock band formed in 1991 in Sacramento, California. The band is noted for their distinctive style, which blends elements of rock, funk, hip-hop, and folk. Cake's music often features John McCrea's deadpan, sarcastic lyrics and distinctive vibraslap, trumpet solos by Vince DiFiore, and a minimalist, low-fidelity approach to production. Their most notable works include the platinum-selling album "Fashion Nugget," which features the hit single "The Distance."