A well decorated mango flavoured cake during birthday celebration — illustrative photo
Birthday Cake (decorated) — illustrative photo
Birthday Cake by 'Valentina's Cakes' in Binghamton, New York — illustrative photo
Colorful three tiered wedding cake LCP — illustrative photo

Let Them Eat Cake West Des Moines

A cake shop at 405 Maple St in West Des Moines, IA.

Cake shop Hours listed
Get directions (515) 277-1709 See the menu

Opening hours

 
Central Time

Checking hours…

Monday9 AM – 3 PM
Tuesday9 AM – 5 PM
Wednesday9 AM – 5 PM
Thursday9 AM – 5 PM
Friday9 AM – 5 PM
Saturday9 AM – 3 PM
SundayClosed

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

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405 Maple St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

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Address405 Maple St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Phone(515) 277-1709
StyleCake shop
CountyPolk County
Time zoneCentral Time
From city center3.9 mi east

About Let Them Eat Cake

You will find Let Them Eat Cake at 405 Maple St in West Des Moines, roughly 3.9 mi from downtown West Des Moines, heading east.

Our West Des Moines directory counts 11 bakeries in total — about one per 6,697 people living in the city. Nearest alternative: Nan's Nummies at 501 Elm Street, 0.1 mi away.

Let Them Eat Cake opens as early as 9 AM and stays open until 5 PM on its longest day, for about 44 hours across 6 days a week. Sunday is a closed day, so stock up on Saturday.

The brand runs 12 locations we track across the country.

What to order

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

Full menu

Cake flavors

  • 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.
  • Gluten-free vanillaVanilla layer cake made from a rice and tapioca flour blend, with a soft, even crumb for guests who avoid wheat.

Fillings

  • Raspberry preservesTart, seedy raspberry jam spread between layers; it cuts through rich buttercream and leaves a vivid ribbon of color in each slice.
  • Lemon curdSilky, tangy curd cooked from lemon juice, eggs and butter, adding a bright, puckery layer to vanilla or almond cake.
  • Dark chocolate ganacheMelted dark chocolate whisked with warm cream, setting into a dense, fudgy layer between chocolate or vanilla sponges.
  • Bavarian creamVanilla custard lightened with whipped cream, cool and pudding-like; pairs especially well with layers of sliced fruit.

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.

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.
  • Closed on Sundays — plan weekend treats for Saturday.
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Photos

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A well decorated mango flavoured cake during birthday celebration — illustrative photo
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Birthday Cake (decorated) — illustrative photo
Illustrative photo
Birthday Cake by 'Valentina's Cakes' in Binghamton, New York — illustrative photo
Illustrative photo
Colorful three tiered wedding cake LCP — illustrative photo
Illustrative photo

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Questions about Let Them Eat Cake

What are Let Them Eat Cake's hours?
Let Them Eat Cake's listed hours are Mon: 9 AM – 3 PM; Tue–Fri: 9 AM – 5 PM; Sat: 9 AM – 3 PM; Sun: Closed. Holiday hours can differ.
Is Let Them Eat Cake open on Sunday?
No, Let Them Eat Cake is listed as closed on Sundays.
What time does Let Them Eat Cake open in the morning?
The earliest listed opening time is 9 AM on Monday.
Where is Let Them Eat Cake located?
Let Them Eat Cake is at 405 Maple St, West Des Moines, IA 50265. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.
What is the phone number for Let Them Eat Cake?
The listed phone number is (515) 277-1709.
What should I order at Let Them Eat Cake?
As a cake shop, typical picks include Marble, Confetti, Raspberry preserves, and Lemon curd. See the full menu page for more.
What other bakeries are near Let Them Eat Cake?
Nearby options include Nan's Nummies (0.1 mi), You Bake Me Happy (1.7 mi), and The Bake Shoppe (2.0 mi).

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