Imaginary Cakes – Wilmington, NC: Hours, Menu & Directions

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5202 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412

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Address5202 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412

Phone(910) 795-0920

StyleCake shop

CountyNew Hanover County

Time zoneEastern Time

From city center5.9 mi south

About Imaginary Cakes

Set at 5202 Carolina Beach Rd (28412), Imaginary Cakes is a cake shop 5.9 mi south of the Wilmington city center.

Wilmington has 56 places on our map that bake or sell fresh pastry, and this is one of them, which works out to one bakery per 2,237 residents. If you want to compare, Beach Bagels & Subs sits 0.3 mi from here.

We have not been able to confirm a full weekly schedule for Imaginary Cakes yet, so calling ahead at (910) 795-0920 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

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.
Classic vanilla beanFine-crumbed butter cake flecked with vanilla bean seeds; soft, moist and neutral enough to pair with almost any filling.

Fillings

Cannoli creamSweetened ricotta with mini chocolate chips and a hint of orange zest, borrowed from the Sicilian pastry shop.
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.

Frostings & finishes

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.
Semi-naked finishThin scrape of buttercream that lets the cake layers peek through, giving a rustic look often dressed with fresh flowers or fruit.