Pennington's Cakes – San Marcos, TX: Hours, Menu & Directions

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1662 S I-35 South Frontage Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666

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Address1662 S I-35 South Frontage Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666

Phone(512) 396-4059

StyleCake shop

CountyHays County

Time zoneCentral Time

From city center1.1 mi southwest

About Pennington's Cakes

Pennington's Cakes is a cake shop at 1662 S I-35 South Frontage Rd, 1.1 mi southwest of the San Marcos city center.

Our San Marcos directory counts 25 bakeries in total, which works out to one bakery per 2,973 residents. Nearest alternative: Gils Manske Roll Bakery at 320 Ebony St, 0.5 mi away.

We have not been able to confirm a full weekly schedule for Pennington's Cakes yet, so calling ahead at (512) 396-4059 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.

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Cake flavors

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.
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.

Fillings

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.
Raspberry preservesTart, seedy raspberry jam spread between layers; it cuts through rich buttercream and leaves a vivid ribbon of color in each slice.

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.