The Ugly Duckling in Dayton, OH
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The Ugly Duckling

A cake shop at 115 Springfield Street in Dayton, OH.

Cake shop Hours listed
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Opening hours

 
Eastern Time

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MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday8 AM – 2 PM
Thursday8 AM – 2 PM
Friday8 AM – 2 PM
Saturday8 AM – 2 PM
Sunday8 AM – 2 PM

30 hours a week across 5 days. Holiday hours may differ.

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115 Springfield Street, Dayton, OH

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Address115 Springfield Street, Dayton, OH
StyleCake shop
Time zoneEastern Time
From city center1.1 mi northeast

About The Ugly Duckling

The Ugly Duckling is a cake shop at 115 Springfield Street, roughly 1.1 mi from downtown Dayton, heading northeast. Besides being a cake shop, it is also listed as bakery café.

Our Dayton directory counts 52 bakeries in total, which works out to one bakery per 2,622 residents. If you want to compare, Nickles Bakery of Ohio sits 0.7 mi from here.

The listed hours start at 8 AM and run as late as 2 PM, for about 30 hours across 5 days a week. Both weekend days are on the schedule.

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

  • Red velvetButtermilk cake with a light cocoa note and vivid red color, traditionally layered with tangy cream cheese frosting.
  • Lemon chiffonAiry oil-based sponge brightened with fresh zest and juice; springy and tangy, a frequent pick for showers and summer weddings.
  • 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.

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

  • 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.

Typical busy times

5 AM9 AM1 PM5 PM10 PM

Estimated from the opening hours and typical bakery traffic — not live data.

When to go

  • Weekday mornings are usually the rush, peaking around 8 AM.
  • For the widest choice, arrive within the first hour after opening — popular items can sell out by early afternoon.
  • The last hour before closing tends to be quiet, and some bakeries discount day-old bread then.
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Bread at a Massachusetts bakery — illustrative photo
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Bread - Ekmek — illustrative photo
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A well decorated mango flavoured cake during birthday celebration — illustrative photo
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Questions about The Ugly Duckling

What are The Ugly Duckling's hours?
The Ugly Duckling's listed hours are Mon–Tue: Closed; Wed–Sun: 8 AM – 2 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
Is The Ugly Duckling open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays it is open 8 AM – 2 PM.
What time does The Ugly Duckling open in the morning?
The earliest listed opening time is 8 AM on Wednesday.
Where is The Ugly Duckling located?
The Ugly Duckling is at 115 Springfield Street, Dayton, OH. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.
What should I order at The Ugly Duckling?
As a cake shop, typical picks include Red velvet, Lemon chiffon, Salted caramel, and Cookies & cream mousse. See the full menu page for more.
What other bakeries are near The Ugly Duckling?
Nearby options include Nickles Bakery of Ohio (0.7 mi), St. Anne The Tart (0.8 mi), and Speakeasy Sweets (1.0 mi).

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