Candle Ready Cakes – Dubuque, IA: Hours, Menu & Directions

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249 W 1st St, Dubuque, IA 52001

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Address249 W 1st St, Dubuque, IA 52001

Phone(563) 845-0794

StyleCake shop

CountyDubuque County

Time zoneCentral Time

From city center0.7 mi southeast

About Candle Ready Cakes

Candle Ready Cakes is a cake shop at 249 W 1st St, roughly 0.7 mi from downtown Dubuque, heading southeast.

Our Dubuque directory counts 12 bakeries in total, which works out to one bakery per 4,916 residents. The closest neighbour on our map is Sweet Memories, 0.2 mi away.

Hours were not published with this listing. Most cake shops in Dubuque open in the early morning, but phoning (563) 845-0794 first is a good idea.

What to order

Typical items at a cake shop like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

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Cake flavors

MarbleVanilla and chocolate batters swirled together in the pan, so each slice reveals its own ribbon pattern and two flavors.
ConfettiVanilla cake with rainbow sprinkles baked into the batter, leaving cheerful colored specks throughout; a long-standing birthday party favorite.
Spiced carrotDense, moist spice cake with grated carrot, cinnamon and chopped walnuts, sturdy enough to stack into multiple tiers.
Gluten-free vanillaVanilla layer cake made from a rice and tapioca flour blend, with a soft, even crumb for guests who avoid wheat.

Fillings

Lemon curdSilky, tangy curd cooked from lemon juice, eggs and butter, adding a bright, puckery layer to vanilla or almond cake.
Dark chocolate ganacheMelted dark chocolate whisked with warm cream, setting into a dense, fudgy layer between chocolate or vanilla sponges.
Bavarian creamVanilla custard lightened with whipped cream, cool and pudding-like; pairs especially well with layers of sliced fruit.
Fresh strawberries & creamSliced ripe strawberries set into whipped cream between layers, juicy and light; best for cakes served within a day of pickup.

Frostings & finishes

Cream cheese frostingTangy, soft frosting of cream cheese and butter, the traditional partner for red velvet, carrot and hummingbird cakes.
Rolled fondantPliable sugar paste rolled over the cake for a seamless matte surface, used for sculpted shapes and detailed themed designs.
Stabilized whipped creamAiry, lightly sweetened cream held firm with a stabilizer; well suited to fruit cakes and kept refrigerated until serving.
Ganache dripGlossy chocolate poured over a chilled cake so it runs down the sides in controlled drips, a popular modern finish.