Gail Wilson Cakes & Desserts – Roanoke, VA: Hours & Menu

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2019 Brookfield Dr, Roanoke, VA 24018

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Address2019 Brookfield Dr, Roanoke, VA 24018

Phone(540) 989-3132

StyleCake shop

CountyRoanoke County

Time zoneEastern Time

From city center4.7 mi southwest

About Gail Wilson Cakes & Desserts

Gail Wilson Cakes & Desserts is a cake shop at 2019 Brookfield Dr, roughly 4.7 mi from downtown Roanoke, heading southwest.

Roanoke has 30 places on our map that bake or sell fresh pastry, and this is one of them, roughly one for every 3,264 residents. The closest neighbour on our map is Donut Connection, 0.4 mi away.

We have not been able to confirm a full weekly schedule for Gail Wilson Cakes & Desserts yet, so calling ahead at (540) 989-3132 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

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.
Devil's food chocolateDark chocolate cake made with cocoa and hot coffee, giving a deep, slightly bittersweet flavor and a very moist, tender crumb.

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

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.
Swiss meringue buttercreamSatiny frosting made by whipping cooked egg whites and sugar with butter; less sugary and smooth enough for razor-sharp edges.