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

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150 Brook Forest Ave Ste D, Shorewood, IL 60404

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Address150 Brook Forest Ave Ste D, Shorewood, IL 60404

Phone(815) 409-7187

StyleCake shop

CountyWill County

Time zoneCentral Time

From city center0.9 mi south

About Cheesecakes By James

Set at 150 Brook Forest Ave Ste D (60404), Cheesecakes By James is a cake shop roughly 0.9 mi from downtown Shorewood, heading south.

It is one of 5 bakeries and sweet shops we list in Shorewood, which works out to one bakery per 3,704 residents. The closest neighbour on our map is Cookie Jar Bakery, 0.4 mi away.

Opening hours for Cheesecakes By James are not verified in our data. A quick call to (815) 409-7187 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

Red velvetButtermilk cake with a light cocoa note and vivid red color, traditionally layered with tangy cream cheese frosting.
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.

Fillings

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.
Bavarian creamVanilla custard lightened with whipped cream, cool and pudding-like; pairs especially well with layers of sliced fruit.

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.