In 1952, Duncan Hines introduced the world to Duncan Hines bread. After merges with Procter & Gamble, Duncan Hines introduces cake mixes. Today, the product line offers over 80 different sweet baked-good mixes ranging from cakes and brownies to muffins and cookies, as well as frostings and ready-to-bake brownies.The Duncan Hines brand is now owned by Pinnacle Foods.