Pleasant Street Cakes – Knoxville, IA: Hours, Menu & Directions

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1309 W Pleasant St, Knoxville, IA 50138

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Address1309 W Pleasant St, Knoxville, IA 50138

Phone(641) 891-8611

StyleCake shop

CountyMarion County

Time zoneCentral Time

From city center0.8 mi west

About Pleasant Street Cakes

You will find Pleasant Street Cakes at 1309 W Pleasant St in Knoxville, roughly 0.8 mi from downtown Knoxville, heading west.

It is one of 4 bakeries and sweet shops we list in Knoxville, roughly one for every 1,860 residents. The closest neighbour on our map is Kay's Kupcakes, 0.8 mi away.

Hours were not published with this listing. Most cake shops in Knoxville open in the early morning, but phoning (641) 891-8611 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

Lemon chiffonAiry oil-based sponge brightened with fresh zest and juice; springy and tangy, a frequent pick for showers and summer weddings.
Almond wedding cakeWhite cake perfumed with almond extract and finely ground almonds, delicate and fragrant, long a classic choice for wedding tiers.
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.

Fillings

Cannoli creamSweetened ricotta with mini chocolate chips and a hint of orange zest, borrowed from the Sicilian pastry shop.
Raspberry preservesTart, seedy raspberry jam spread between layers; it cuts through rich buttercream and leaves a vivid ribbon of color in each slice.
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.

Frostings & finishes

American buttercreamWhipped butter and powdered sugar frosting, sweet and fluffy, easy to tint and pipe into borders, rosettes and lettering.
Swiss meringue buttercreamSatiny frosting made by whipping cooked egg whites and sugar with butter; less sugary and smooth enough for razor-sharp edges.
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.