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DISCLAIMER: You may need a tall glass of milk in order to read  about our latest Food Adventure. 

When the Big Ragu asked Hungry Jax to name one of her favorite places to eat in the Dayton area, she didn’t even hesitate to yell out “THE CAKERY!”   She went on and on about their buttercream frosting and how it reminded her of a bakery back in her hometown.  So when an opportunity arose to highlight this local bake shop for an article, Hungry Jax about bit off Ragu’s hand claiming this mission!  Sure, Chef House, Big Ragu and The King have had a delicious Cakery cake here and there at Birthday Parties, and have even picked up a cake, but our stops have mostly been drivebys.  Not the case with Hungry Jax, who’s obsession with the greatness of the Cakery has made her a mini-expert.  So on a cold and snowy day, the Food Adventure’s crew ventured out again to see what Hungry Jax was so hyped up about.  And we were not disappointed with this full blown Food Adventure!

From buckeyes to wedding cakes, The Cakery can satisfy any craving big or small! This family owned business has been around for almost 20 years, and once you taste their products, you’ll see why!  The Cakery opened in July of 1995 (located at 140 Woodman Drive).  In 2008, Tom and Karla Kennedy became the third and current owners.  Their daughter, Jamie Burchfield, had started working at The Cakery in 2002 after graduating from pastry school.  Jamie started out as a cake decorator and most recently has taken on the role of Office Manager after the birth of her second son last year.  After seeing a rising need to serve their loyal customers from Jamie’s hometown of Troy, OH and the areas north of Dayton, the Kennedy’s expanded the business.  In May of 2013, the Troy location opened (1875 W. Main St.) and has been going strong ever since.  We had the privilege of sitting down with Jamie to learn some delicious and fun facts about their crafty creations.

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY:

— The Cakery prides itself on baking all of their goods “in house” and they have the grocery list to prove it.   At 1,000lbs of powdered sugar and 200lbs of butter per week, The Cakery ensures that each and every creation is of the best quality and taste!

— There are three main traditional frostings offered for their cakes and cupcakes:  Buttercream, Chocolate Buttercream, and White Vanilla Cream.  Each week they go through 25 five-gallon buckets of the traditional Buttercream, 8 buckets of their Vanilla cream, and 3 of the Chocolate! But the flavors don’t end there. You’ll also find cupcakes topped with snickerdoodle frosting, lemon, strawberry, peanut butter, caramel, orange cream and more!

— The peak season for weddings tends to be from May-October.  During this time, The Cakery averages anywhere from 6-10 Wedding cakes per weekend! And don’t worry Brides, Jamie will ensure that your vision for the cake of your dreams is met.   The artists behind the scenes, have made cakes taller than Kindergarteners with all different types of embellishments from fondants and fresh flowers, to pearls and candles.  Check out the gallery on their webpage to see some of their amazing creations!

— Zagat.com voted their buckeyes as “The Best in Ohio” and most recently honored as Dayton Magazine’s “2014 Best in Dayton” bakery, beating out other top local confectioneries!

 

MUST EATS:

— CHOCOLATE CAKE with TRADITIONAL BUTTERCREAM FROSTING:  Keep it classic Dayton.  You can’t go wrong with indulging in this mainstay.  The chocolate cake is moist but not too dense. And the creamy buttercream frosting has just the right amount of sweetness without being overpowering. This is an annual combination for Hungry Jax’s birthday cake!  The Big Ragu has enjoyed these at many parties.  For The King, it was love at first bite.

— SNICKERDOODLE CUPCAKE: Yes, you read that right. The beloved cookie has been transformed into a cupcake that will leave you wanting more! This cinnamon sugar cupcake is topped with an equally delightful cinnamon frosting.

— ICED BUTTER COOKIES: A soft cake-like sugar cookie topped with the traditional buttercream frosting. You can buy these strait out of their display cases or order them to be decorated for a special occasion!

— BUTTER CREAM SHOTS: Fan of frosting? Well here you can buy a shot-sized dollop of buttercream to indulge in.  Be aware though, side effects include an immediate rush of pure joy and contentment that will leave you wanting more!  We love crazy foodies who do butter cream shots with us.

—CREAM PUFFS  These little puffs of joy are filled with a light and  creamy mousse.  Absolutely terrific, The Big Ragu and The King claimed these as their favorite.

— Somewhere over the the “RAINBOW CAKE“:  This cake is a layer cake sold by the slice. The layers are actually the tops of cakes that the bakers shave off when leveling out a cake prior to decorating.  Instead of wasting these perfectly delicious cake shavings, the bakers created a layered cake out of them, alternating the cake layers with strawberry preserves and buttercream frosting. This cake varies slightly from day to day depending on what types of cakes are being made.

 

 

— FLAVORED CUPCAKES: Along with the traditional cupcake flavors of  chocolate and white cake, you’ll also find a large variety of specialty cupcakes.  Orange cream, strawberry lemonade, strawberry cream, peanut butter and jelly, almond, and banana are just a few.  Each of these are topped with unique frosting s to complement the fun flavors of the cake.

— FILLED CUPCAKES: In addition to the tasty flavors, The Cakery also creates cupcakes that are filled with frosting, mousse, or custards.  Some flavors are cookies and cream, key lime and chocolate truffle.

— BUCKEYES: Zagat.com got it right! These peanut butter filled bites of delight are truly some of the best around!  The King could have eaten a couple dozen of these things.

Honorable Mention: Gourmet cakes that deserve mention are the Carrot Cake, Spice Cake, and Humming Bird Cake (tropical cake made with pineapple and coconut with an apricot filling). The King, loved the carrot cake.   Also, don’t forget the Layer cakes, which can be filled with a variety of fruit preserves, fresh fruit, custards, mousse and more!

 

The choices and combinations of cakes and desserts are endless!   Cakes start around $17 and cupcakes at $1.50.  If you have a special order to place, be sure to give them at least 2-3 days notice to ensure that the bakers can meet your needs.

If you’re a bride, it’s highly recommended you book them once you have a sate set as their schedule fills up fast. They also have a variety of goodies you can order, such as brownies, tarts, pastries, cookies, and other treats that you can indulge in.

So, the next time you have a sweet craving or need a cake to celebrate a special event, let the creative team at The Cakery meet your needs.  Stop in and try some of these tasty treats and let us know what you think!  Check out their website for more information,  or follow them on Facebook!

The next time you are hosting a party, and need some desserts, stand up on your chair and announce to the family.. “LET THEM EAT CAKERY !”

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