Cakes and Bakes by Amber – Waterloo, IA: Hours, Menu & Directions

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8232 Acker Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701

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Address8232 Acker Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701

Phone(319) 529-8724

StyleCake shop

CountyBlack Hawk County

Time zoneCentral Time

From city center7.0 mi southwest

About Cakes and Bakes by Amber

Cakes and Bakes by Amber serves Waterloo from 8232 Acker Rd, 7.0 mi southwest of the Waterloo city center.

Our Waterloo directory counts 15 bakeries in total, which works out to one bakery per 4,498 residents. Nearest alternative: Lynne's Special Occasion Cookies at 6205 Kimball Ave, 3.8 mi away.

Opening hours for Cakes and Bakes by Amber are not verified in our data. A quick call to (319) 529-8724 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

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

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.
Cream cheese frostingTangy, soft frosting of cream cheese and butter, the traditional partner for red velvet, carrot and hummingbird cakes.