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    Molly's Cupcakes

    4.6 (200 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    How to build a cupcake
    Emily B.

    We went about an hour before closing & they had some decent options left! The cheesecake we tried is some of the best we have ever had & definitely will be back for more. The cupcake was lacking cookies n cream flavor but was moist & still delicious. Cute atmosphere, with swings as chairs to sit & enjoy your dessert. Staff was quiet but friendly. They had other dessert to choose from like Rice Krispies & cookies.

    Amanda A.

    So good! I'm mean, soooooooooo good! We got a sampling of cupcakes and they did not disappoint! Great service too!

    Creme Brûlée
    Christine C.

    After checking out some breweries in the area, I stumbled on Molly's on the way back to the hotel. It was such a great find! The bakery was quiet and small, but has lots of natural light and people sat were seated in nooks or at a table. I loved the swing bar! Such a unique touch to the space and a fun place to sit and watch the action unfold. The creme brûlée cupcake was delicious and the perfect treat.

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    Christy N.

    I am a big Mollys fan. Specifically their crème brûlée and their lemonade raspberry cupcakes (available in the summer or special order other times, like for my birthday which they graciously did!) and recently tried their cake, a little more expensive but worth it, STUFFED with deliciousness! We asked for a silly design on top for a coworkers going away, $5 extra for the design. The inside of the store is a cute place to enjoy your treat as well!

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    Stephanie P.

    Molly's is not just cupcakes...They offer cake decorating classes and yes, we tried the class. They give an opportunity to pick your flavor (chocolate, vanilla, lemon, carrot. You receive three 6 inch layers separated by parchment paper and covered by plastic wrap when you walk in and you are asked if you would like a drink. They have a party room that they host the class. The room has a new apron for you to use and each spot has all the supply's you will need for the class. The instructor walks you through all the steps at the perfect pace. Wallah, in 1.5 hours you have a finished product! It was a really fun activity. They offer these regularly just check out the website.

    Thank you again to Molly's for yet another fabulous cake! It was as delicious as it was beautiful!

    Angie L.

    Wow. These have to be the best cupcakes I've ever tasted. I ordered 6 of them half an hour before closing so I was nervous they might be dry since it was the end of the day but they were absolutely perfect. The tops of the cupcakes had the perfect bite, the inside super moist with the tastiest fillings. What I enjoyed about them most was that they were not sickeningly sweet. I got the Crème brûlée, cake batter, pumpkin spice, chocolate decadence, carrot and red velvet. I'm from out of town but I'll be ordering these again when I return

    Andrew H.

    A search of the best Scotcheroos in the Des Moines area led us to Molly's and we were not disappointed! We arrived on a Saturday evening about an hour or so until close, and they still have a such a great selection. The cupcakes looked absolutely divine! We were graciously offered a sample of their scotcheroo and of course it was delicious. We ended up getting a scotcheroo, 4 large cupcakes, and a mini. Throughout the next couple days we tried each cupcake and they were seriously some of the best cupcakes we've tried anywhere! And the scotcheroo was just as amazing! We cannot wait to come back here and try more flavors of cupcakes and to get another scotcheroo. Such a great bakery!!

    Could not decide so I got a variety
    Nathan G.

    Fun place to run into quick when downtown and grab a goodie. I like the cheesecakes and the crème brûlée cupcakes

    Peach Cobbler, Caramel Apple, Chocolate Raspberry
    Kayla Y.

    We've been to Molly's Cupcakes in Iowa City but it's our first time in Des Moines. Thankfully, the standard is the same. My husband and I split the peach cobbler, caramel apple, and chocolate raspberry cupcakes. All three were a score for us! The peach cobbler is made with a moist, dense vanilla cake. The icing seemed whipped and airy, topped with a dash of cinnamon and a slice of peach. The entire cupcake was chilled. Absolute perfection. The caramel apple cupcake uses the same dense vanilla cake-- which, by the way, is quickly becoming a favorite for me-- and SURPRISE, is *not* filled with caramel. (Thank goodness because that would have been overload for me.) It is filled with homemade apple pie filling! Lots of yummy chopped apples and cinnamon (but not too much) that provides a nice texture. The icing might be apple flavored, I couldn't tell but my husband picked up little notes of green apple. Topped with abundant caramel drizzle. Again, this was a winner for us. Lastly, the chocolate raspberry cupcake. A chocolate cake with raspberry compote filling, topped with chocolate ganache and a fresh raspberry. It's similar to the Ron Bennington or Double Chocolate but with raspberry instead of peanut butter/butterfingers or chocolate. Scrumptious. On top of enjoying every cupcake, the customer service was stellar. The restaurant was clean, bathrooms included. We were extremely pleased with this establishment and our experience at Molly's Cupcakes!

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    Ordered a dozen of the mini cupcakes and within a day they were very dry. Also, ordered 4 of the larger cupcakes and those were really wet.

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    7 months ago

    Gluten free carrot cake cupcakes?!? Need I say more?!? Amazingly moist and delicious.

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    9 months ago

    Excellent cupcakes - we tried the peach cobbler, cookies and crème and chocolate cheesecake and all were delicious!

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    Amazing kids classes with storytime and decorating. The cupcakes are so good and their prices aren't through the roof!

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    Best gluten and dairy free cupcake I've ever had. Get the carrot cake moist and super delicious!

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    3 years ago

    Molly's never disappoints! Tucked away downtown but definitely worth the walk through and pick up of a sweet treat.

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