Cake First Then Cardio – Ames, IA: Hours, Menu & Directions

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1311 Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA 50010

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Address1311 Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA 50010

Phone(866) 313-2382

StyleCake shop

CountyStory County

Time zoneCentral Time

From city center0.7 mi north

About Cake First Then Cardio

Cake First Then Cardio is a cake shop at 1311 Kellogg Ave, 0.7 mi north of the Ames city center.

Ames has 9 places on our map that bake or sell fresh pastry, and this is one of them — about one per 7,670 people living in the city. Nearest alternative: Great Harvest Bakery and Cafe at 502 Burnett Ave, 0.6 mi away.

We have not been able to confirm a full weekly schedule for Cake First Then Cardio yet, so calling ahead at (866) 313-2382 is the safest bet. Bakeries often sell out of popular items by early afternoon.

What to order

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

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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

Cookies & cream mousseWhipped vanilla mousse folded with crushed chocolate sandwich cookies, giving a speckled look and soft crunch between layers.
Cannoli creamSweetened ricotta with mini chocolate chips and a hint of orange zest, borrowed from the Sicilian pastry shop.
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.

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.