Capital Cakes – Durham, NC: Hours, Menu & Directions

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3108 Cardinal Lake Dr, Durham, NC 27704

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Address3108 Cardinal Lake Dr, Durham, NC 27704

Phone(919) 504-2253

StyleCake shop

CountyDurham County

Time zoneEastern Time

From city center6.4 mi east

About Capital Cakes

Capital Cakes serves Durham from 3108 Cardinal Lake Dr, roughly 6.4 mi from downtown Durham, heading east.

Durham has 76 places on our map that bake or sell fresh pastry, and this is one of them — about one per 3,972 people living in the city. The closest neighbour on our map is Golden Krust Carribean Bakery & Grill, 2.1 mi away.

Hours were not published with this listing. Most cake shops in Durham open in the early morning, but phoning (919) 504-2253 first is a good idea.

What to order

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

Full menu

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

Fresh strawberries & creamSliced ripe strawberries set into whipped cream between layers, juicy and light; best for cakes served within a day of pickup.
Salted caramelSlow-cooked caramel with a pinch of sea salt, thick and buttery, often piped inside a buttercream dam to keep layers neat.
Cookies & cream mousseWhipped vanilla mousse folded with crushed chocolate sandwich cookies, giving a speckled look and soft crunch between layers.
Cannoli creamSweetened ricotta with mini chocolate chips and a hint of orange zest, borrowed from the Sicilian pastry shop.

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.