CAKE STUDIO DSM

Cake Studio DSM creates chef‑crafted custom cakes made with seasonal ingredients, modern design, and botanical‑forward style. Based in Des Moines, I offer cakes for celebrations, weddings, and events, all built with intentional flavor and artisan technique.

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Cake Sizes & Pricing

Each season, I offer a rotating menu built on seasonal ingredients, thoughtful flavor design, and chef‑crafted technique.

Sizes & Starting Prices

  • 6-inch (serves 8–12): $80

  • 8-inch (serves 12–16): $110

  • 10-inch (serves 20–25): $150

  • 12-inch (serves 30–35): $200

  • 7x18-inch long cake (serves 35–45): $225

All cakes are three layers with two fillings and finished with components like house‑made preserves, crumble layers, and flavored buttercream.

All flavors are fixed per seasonal menu. Each cake is designed and styled by Jackie using seasonal elements and chef‑trained technique.

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Pink birthday cake decorated with flowers, piped frosting, and gold accents.

Fall & Winter Flavor Menu - 2026/27

Cake Studio DSM | Seasonal Cake Menu

A collection of comforting classics and seasonal flavors with a little something unexpected. Each cake is made from scratch with thoughtfully paired flavors, house-made fillings, a crumble or crunch, and silky Swiss meringue buttercream.

Brown Butter Apple & Salted Caramel Cake

Brown butter buttermilk cake layered with apple cider-roasted apple compote, toasted oat and cinnamon pecan streusel, salted caramel, and brown butter vanilla bean Swiss meringue buttercream.

Inspired by warm apple crisp, caramelized butter, and vanilla ice cream.

Dark Chocolate & Hazelnut Praline Cake

Rich dark chocolate sour cream cake layered with bittersweet chocolate ganache, crisp hazelnut praline, and toasted hazelnut Swiss meringue buttercream.

Deep chocolate, toasted hazelnuts, and a delicate crunch.

Bourbon Pecan Praline Cake

Brown sugar buttermilk cake layered with bourbon caramel, salted pecan praline crunch, and vanilla bean Swiss meringue buttercream.

Inspired by Southern pecan pralines, bourbon, and rich caramel.

Roasted Pear, Cardamom & Almond Cake

Vanilla almond cake with a hint of cardamom, layered with roasted pear and vanilla bean compote, salted almond shortbread crumble, and honey vanilla Swiss meringue buttercream.

Delicate roasted pears, warm spice, and buttery almond.

Winter Orange & Cranberry Cake

Orange vanilla bean buttermilk cake layered with tart cranberry and Cara Cara orange compote, brown butter almond shortbread crumble, and orange blossom vanilla bean Swiss meringue buttercream.

Bright winter citrus, tart cranberries, and warm vanilla.

Brown Butter Carrot & Orange Cream Cheese Cake

Brown butter carrot cake with cinnamon, ginger, and toasted pecans, layered with orange zest cream cheese filling, salted pecan shortbread crumble, and vanilla bean Swiss meringue buttercream.

A fresh take on classic carrot cake, with warm spices, toasted pecans, and bright citrus.

Chai Spice & Honey Cake

Tender buttermilk cake infused with black tea, cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger, layered with honey vanilla bean pastry cream, brown sugar shortbread crumble, and lightly salted vanilla bean Swiss meringue buttercream.

Inspired by a warm cup of chai, with fragrant spices, delicate honey, and buttery shortbread.

Tiramisu & Vanilla Bean Cake

Vanilla bean sponge brushed with espresso syrup, layered with mascarpone cream, crisp cocoa shortbread crumble, and espresso Swiss meringue buttercream.

Inspired by classic Italian tiramisu, with bold espresso, creamy mascarpone, and bittersweet cocoa.

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A rectangular cake decorated with pink and white flowers, cream-colored frosting, and edible decorative elements, placed on a wooden surface.

Hosting a Wedding or Event?

For weddings, celebrations, and gatherings that call for something special, I offer custom cakes designed to serve 30+ guests.

These cakes are tailored around the seasons, your vision, and collaborative creative direction. Each one is styled by hand and made to reflect the tone of your event, whether that’s a backyard wedding or an intimate hosted event.

If you're planning something and want a cake that feels like part of the moment, I’d love to hear what you have in mind.

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A light blue frosted cake decorated with fresh flowers, including purple and pink roses, and eucalyptus leaves. The cake is on a gold cake board and placed on a wooden surface with a decorative doily underneath.
A decorated cake with white frosting, edible flowers, nuts, gold leaf, caramel, and chocolate toppings.
A decorated white cake with white, yellow, and green flowers on top, placed on a reflective silver cake board on a wooden surface.
A rectangular cake decorated with pink and white flowers, green leaves, white frosting, and various edible and decorative toppings on a wooden board.
A pink, multi-layered decorated cake with piped frosting, colorful edible flowers, and gold accents, placed on a white cake board on a wooden surface.
Decorative white cake with flowers and cream
A rectangular wedding cake decorated with white and purple flowers, cream-colored frosting, and green leaves on a wooden board.
Square cream-colored cake decorated with yellow and pink roses, purple flowers, and white baby's breath, topped with crumbs and floral accents, on a white base on a wooden table.
A white cake decorated with colorful flowers and floral decorations on top, placed on a marble base.
Decorated pink cake with large pink flower, purple flowers, and gold accents
Close-up of a decorated heart-shaped cake with white icing, fresh flowers, and fruit filling visible from a slice.
A white cake decorated with fresh mixed flowers including cornflowers and small white and purple blooms, on a wooden surface.
A long rectangular chocolate dessert topped with chocolate frosting, fresh strawberries, edible flowers, mint leaves, and gold leaf accents on a wooden board.
A tall, decorated celebration cake with white and light orange frosting, topped with gold and bronze metallic spheres, white frosting swirls, and a chocolate plaque with 'Congratulations' written on it, on a white and gold marbled cake board.
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Celebratory cake with white frosting, gold decorative spheres, and a gold "Enjoy Today" topper on a white and gold marbled cake board.
Decorated cake with white frosting, edible gold leaf, purple and yellow edible flowers, and chopped nuts, garnished with sprigs of herbs.
A round birthday cake decorated with white frosting, piped cream, and small cream rosettes around the edge, topped with artificial flowers including purple calla lilies, orange tulips, and small green decorative elements, all on a wooden surface.
A decorative cake decorated with white roses, purple flowers, macarons, and yellow frosting.