Posted in Illinois October 22, 2018 by

This 150-Year-Old Bakery In Illinois Can Make Cake Look Like Anything

There’s a designer cake bakery near Peoria, Illinois that has been around forever. Currently located in an old brick building, this lovely place makes some of the most amazing cake creations in the state.

No matter the occasion, a cake from this place will make any event a little more special. Scroll on to check it out.

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Trefzger's Bakery is the oldest store of its kind in Central Illinois. It has been around since 1861 and is best known for making the most amazing cakes you'll ever see that aren't on TV.
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Located in a building that is about as old as the bakery, this shop has actually had several different locations over the years. It moved to this big brick building in 2016 after two years of restoration.
Family-owned for more than 150 years, this well-loved bake shop is beautiful inside and out. The store is bright and very open with brick walks and exposed support beams.
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Guests can get a little bit of everything at this shop. Homemade bread, cookies, pies, danishes, croissants, cinnamon rolls, coffee cakes, cheesecakes, homemade candy, and more are always available.
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The most astounding things that come out of this bakery, though, are the cakes. In addition to everyday cakes, the shop will also work with patrons to create special pieces that will wow any recipient.
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No matter the occasion, this designer cake bakery will produce a magical creation better than you could have imagined. This shop has made everything from a cake that looks like a bucket of chicken to to one that looks like an armadillo.
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Each creation is more mind-blowing than the next. Check out the bakery's Facebook page (link below) for more amazing cakes.
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If you have an upcoming event and want Trefzger's to provide the cake, contact them as soon as possible as space fills up quickly. The shop is open Tuesday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Trefzger’s Bakery is located at 4416 N Prospect Rd., Peoria Heights, IL 61616, and you can learn more on its website or Facebook page.

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If you’ve ever been to this designer cake bakery, we’d love to hear from you. Please share your experiences and photos with us below in the comments.