Pick up in Nevada
Delivery in Ames and surrounding areas
At Cake First Then Cardio, I blend quality and creativity to create delightful flavors in Nevada, IA. My bakery is a journey of tastes, born from imagination and love of baking. I encourage your creative tastes to expand the flavor family. My team crafts visually stunning and tasty cakes, cupcakes, and treats using top-notch ingredients and traditional methods. My menu is a starting point, not the limit, and I welcome all creative tastes to join my flavor family. Whether you have a unique idea or a cherished memory, I am here to make it happen. Contact us at 866-313-2382 to share your flavor ideas and let your taste buds dance with possibilities!
CAKE/CUPCAKES: Prices shown are for a 6" uniced layer; size, layer, and tier options are available.
Vanilla (Yellow)
Ice Ice Baby, add color to my layers if you desire!
$30 and up
Chocolate
A fan favorite.
$30 and up
Marble
A swirl of both basic worlds.
$32 and up
Confetti
Slice into more color!
$33 and up
Red Velvet
Pair this with cream cheese frosting, and you've got the right winter feel for this classic.
$35 and up
Peanut Butter
A personal favorite, extra delish with chocolate ganache filling!
$37 and up
Lemon
A crisp flavor ready to be paired with a blueberry compote.
$37 and up
Carrot
"Mature" taste buds love this classic. It's waiting to be topped with cream cheese frosting!
$40 and up
Champagne
Did someone say, "Happy 21st?" A light texture begging for fresh strawberries; keep saying no to alcohol, kids.
$40 and up
Strawberry
Summer vibes are waiting to be paired with lemon curd!
$40 and up
Almond
A smooth texture infused with amaretto syrup. Say no to alcohol, kids.
$45 and up
Blueberry
Take a seat, this cake will knock your socks off. Did I hear a special request for a blueberry cream cheese frosting coming on, or was that a plea for blueberry compote filling?
$48 and up
COOKIE CAKES: Prices shown are for a 12" single-layer cake, with other sizes and layers available.
Chocolate Chip
A classic not to be outdone by any other cookie with flashy ingredients.
$32
Peanut Butter
It is normally made without chocolate or peanut butter chips, but it can always be added at no extra charge!
$35
Mint Chocolate Chip
Refreshing mint with a chocolate punch, this unique cookie calls for mint icing.
$37
Monster
Jamming too many ingredients into one fabulous cookie, there's nothing wrong with going overboard.
$40
White Chocolate Macadamia Nut
There are too many words for a cookie title, but one cannot have white chocolate chips without macadamia nuts.
$40
Snickerdoodle
With ribbons of cinnamon sugar swirling throughout, regular Snickerdoodle cookies have nothing on this classic kick.
$42
COOKIES: 12 count minimum.
Oatmeal Raisin
It must be healthy if there's fruit in it!
$7 per dozen
Snickerdoodle
Perfect addition to your cup of coffee.
$7 per dozen
Monster
There are so many flavors; you must eat more to experience them all!
$8 per dozen
White Chocolate Macadamia
You felt the macadamia crunch just reading that.
$9 per dozen
Decorative cookies: 12 count minimum.
Sugar Cookie Cut-Outs
There are endless options for decorations. From cookie shapes to icing designs, we'll have to chat about specifics. These can be decorated with buttercream or the popular royal icing.
$3 per cookie and up
Meringue
Like a crunchy, light marshmallow.
$4 per dozen
Macaron
Not to be mistaken for macarons, these are the French sandwich-like cookies. Crunchy outside, airy inside, with buttercream between to tie the flavors together. With endless flavor options, these can be used to decorate cakes but stand well on their own.
$25 per dozen and up
New!! Bars, Etc.: The prices shown are for an 8x8-inch product, with size and decoration options available.
Rice Crispy Bars
Classic and addicting!
$12
Pumpkin Bars
Topped with cream cheese frosting and paired with autumn!
$20
Banana Bars/Bread
How strange it is that bars should be topped with cream cheese frosting, but bread calls for butter.
$20
Brownies
With several other additional ingredients available, the real question is, fudgy or cakey? Price based on plain brownies
$20
Blondies
Can't decide between a brownie and a cookie? These have your back!
$25
Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
Reese's fans can unite!
$25
S'mores Bars
Did anyone else hear the crackle of a bonfire?
$26
Apple Crisp
Fewer apples, more crumble, please!
$28
Gingerbread Cookie Bars
Don't hold these to a Christmas tradition. Enjoy them year-round with cream cheese frosting on top!
$28
Lemon Bars
A dusting of powdered sugar on top will zap that sour zing.
$28
Mon-Fri: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sat-Sun: Appt. only
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