Cheesecakes By James – Joliet, IL: Hours, Menu & Directions

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81 N Chicago St, Joliet, IL 60432

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Address81 N Chicago St, Joliet, IL 60432

Phone(815) 409-7339

StyleCake shop

CountyWill County

Time zoneCentral Time

From city center0.5 mi south

About Cheesecakes By James

Set at 81 N Chicago St (60432), Cheesecakes By James is a cake shop roughly 0.5 mi from downtown Joliet, heading south.

It is one of 19 bakeries and sweet shops we list in Joliet, which works out to one bakery per 7,991 residents. Nearest alternative: Tio's Donuts at 125 Collins St, 0.5 mi away.

Opening hours for Cheesecakes By James are not verified in our data. A quick call to (815) 409-7339 before you go saves a wasted trip, especially on holidays.

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

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.
Spiced carrotDense, moist spice cake with grated carrot, cinnamon and chopped walnuts, sturdy enough to stack into multiple tiers.

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

Ganache dripGlossy chocolate poured over a chilled cake so it runs down the sides in controlled drips, a popular modern finish.
Semi-naked finishThin scrape of buttercream that lets the cake layers peek through, giving a rustic look often dressed with fresh flowers or fruit.
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.