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Molly's Cupcakes

Your guide to this cupcake shop on 215 E 3rd St, Des Moines — hours, map, menu and directions.

Cupcake shop Hours listed
Get directions (515) 244-0778 See the menu

Opening hours

 
Central Time

Checking hours…

MondayClosed
Tuesday10 AM – 8 PM
Wednesday10 AM – 8 PM
Thursday10 AM – 8 PM
Friday10 AM – 8 PM
Saturday10 AM – 8 PM
Sunday10 AM – 8 PM

60 hours a week across 6 days. Holiday hours may differ.

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215 E 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309

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Address215 E 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone(515) 244-0778
StyleCupcake shop
CountyPolk County
Time zoneCentral Time
From city center0.9 mi southeast

About Molly's Cupcakes

Set at 215 E 3rd St (50309), Molly's Cupcakes is a cupcake shop roughly 0.9 mi from downtown Des Moines, heading southeast. Besides being a cupcake shop, it is also listed as cake shop.

Our Des Moines directory counts 35 bakeries in total — about one per 6,088 people living in the city. Nearest alternative: Scenic Route Bakery at 350 E Locust St Ste 104, 0.1 mi away.

Doors open from 10 AM at the earliest, and the last pick-up window runs to 8 PM, for about 60 hours across 6 days a week. Weekend visits work too — it is open Saturday and Sunday.

What to order

Typical items at a cupcake shop like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

Full menu

Classic cupcakes

  • Strawberry cupcakePink cupcake made with real strawberry purée and topped with a fresh strawberry frosting that tastes like summer fruit.
  • Carrot cake cupcakeSpiced carrot cupcake with a thick cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of chopped toasted walnuts.
  • Confetti cupcakeSprinkle-studded vanilla cake with pastel buttercream and extra rainbow jimmies on top; a staple at kids' parties.
  • Vanilla on vanillaFluffy vanilla cupcake swirled with vanilla bean buttercream and a pinch of sprinkles; simple and reliably crowd-pleasing.

Signature flavors

  • Maple bacon cupcakeMaple-sweetened cake topped with maple buttercream and a strip of candied bacon, mixing smoky and sweet flavors.
  • Salted caramel cupcakeBrown sugar cupcake with a gooey caramel center, caramel buttercream and a few flakes of sea salt for contrast.
  • Cookies & cream cupcakeChocolate cupcake with crushed sandwich cookies whipped into the frosting and a cookie half pressed on top.
  • Peanut butter cupChocolate cupcake with creamy peanut butter frosting and a chopped peanut butter cup garnish; salty, sweet and rich.

Filled cupcakes

  • Cannoli cupcakeCupcake filled with sweetened ricotta and mini chocolate chips, topped with crushed pieces of crisp cannoli shell.
  • Black bottom cupcakeChocolate cupcake baked around a cheesecake center studded with chocolate chips; dense, tangy and frosting-free.
  • Boston cream cupcakeVanilla cupcake filled with pastry cream and dipped in chocolate ganache instead of frosting, like a miniature Boston cream pie.
  • Raspberry chocolate cupcakeChocolate cupcake with a tart raspberry jam center and a pink raspberry buttercream on top.

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 Noon.
  • 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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Photos

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Fuzzy Buddies Cupcakes on Display At BonBons Bakery of Southland — illustrative photo
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Cupcakes on display with whipped cream and orange topping in focus amongst other cupcakes (49442317043) — illustrative photo
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Hat Cupcakes (4366466151) — illustrative photo
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Lemon Wedding Cupcakes (4381114974) — illustrative photo
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Questions about Molly's Cupcakes

What are Molly's Cupcakes's hours?
Molly's Cupcakes's listed hours are Mon: Closed; Tue–Sun: 10 AM – 8 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
Is Molly's Cupcakes open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays it is open 10 AM – 8 PM.
What time does Molly's Cupcakes open in the morning?
The earliest listed opening time is 10 AM on Tuesday.
Where is Molly's Cupcakes located?
Molly's Cupcakes is at 215 E 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.
What is the phone number for Molly's Cupcakes?
The listed phone number is (515) 244-0778.
What should I order at Molly's Cupcakes?
As a cupcake shop, typical picks include Strawberry cupcake, Carrot cake cupcake, Maple bacon cupcake, and Salted caramel cupcake. See the full menu page for more.
What other bakeries are near Molly's Cupcakes?
Nearby options include Scenic Route Bakery (0.1 mi), Cinnaholic (0.2 mi), and Insomnia Cookies (0.5 mi).

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