The Cake Artist's Studio – Champaign, IL: Hours & Menu

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1100 W Bloomington Rd, Champaign, IL 61821

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Address1100 W Bloomington Rd, Champaign, IL 61821

Phone(217) 403-0900

StyleCake shop

CountyChampaign County

Time zoneCentral Time

From city center1.9 mi northwest

About The Cake Artist's Studio

The Cake Artist's Studio serves Champaign from 1100 W Bloomington Rd, roughly 1.9 mi from downtown Champaign, heading northwest.

Our Champaign directory counts 28 bakeries in total — about one per 3,284 people living in the city. If you want to compare, Einstein Bros. Bagels sits 0.4 mi from here.

We have not been able to confirm a full weekly schedule for The Cake Artist's Studio yet, so calling ahead at (217) 403-0900 is the safest bet. Bakeries often sell out of popular items by early afternoon.

What to order

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

Full menu

Cake 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.
Classic vanilla beanFine-crumbed butter cake flecked with vanilla bean seeds; soft, moist and neutral enough to pair with almost any filling.

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.