Cakes By Karen – Aurora, CO: Hours, Menu & Directions

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Mountain Time

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16873 E Iliff Ave, Aurora, CO 80013

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Address16873 E Iliff Ave, Aurora, CO 80013

Phone(303) 693-7454

StyleCake shop

CountyArapahoe County

Time zoneMountain Time

From city center2.5 mi east

About Cakes By Karen

Set at 16873 E Iliff Ave (80013), Cakes By Karen is a cake shop roughly 2.5 mi from downtown Aurora, heading east.

Our Aurora directory counts 74 bakeries in total — about one per 5,448 people living in the city. Nearest alternative: Panaderia Tlaquepaque at 2300 S Chambers Rd, 0.9 mi away.

We have not been able to confirm a full weekly schedule for Cakes By Karen yet, so calling ahead at (303) 693-7454 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

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

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.
Salted caramelSlow-cooked caramel with a pinch of sea salt, thick and buttery, often piped inside a buttercream dam to keep layers neat.

Frostings & finishes

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.
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.