Signature
Ice Cream Cakes
Custom, from-scratch, unforgettable.
scooped fresh in West Des Moines ~
Scoop into joy.
Super-premium ice cream, from-scratch cakes, vegan oat creams & Indian-fusion flavors — plus a pink food truck that rolls up wherever the party is. This is Des Moines' happy place.
Open now · Fall hours: Mon–Thu 4–9, Fri–Sun 12–10 · 9500 University Ave
the scoop of happiness ~
We don't just make dessert.
We don't just make dessert.
We make people's day.
A locally owned scoop shop & scratch bakery in West Des Moines — 60+ rotating flavors, vegan oat creams, Indian-fusion classics, from-scratch cakes, and a pink truck that shows up wherever the party is.
— fiercely independent, endlessly creamy
so many flavors, so little time ~
Fan Favorites
Hover a flavor to meet it up close. Then come taste the rest of the case.
Birthday Cake
Birthday Cake
Vanilla cake batter & rainbow sprinkles. Every day's a party.
Fat Elvis
Fat Elvis
Banana, peanut butter & a ribbon of honey. The King approves.
Blue Moon
Blue Moon
The Midwest legend — dreamy, citrusy, impossibly nostalgic.
Gulab Jamun
Gulab Jamun
Warm cardamom & rosewater, syrup-soaked bliss.
Strawberry Cheesecake
Strawberry Cheesecake
Real strawberries swirled through cheesecake cream & graham.
Mint Chip
Mint Chip
Cool mint studded with dark chocolate flakes.
- 01Birthday Cake→
- 02Fat Elvis→
- 03Blue Moon→
- 04Gulab Jamun→
- 05Strawberry Cheesecake→
- 06Mint Chip→
- Explore all 60+ flavors →
something for every sweet tooth ~
A little of everything creamy
Super-Premium Ice Cream
17 house standards plus a rotating cast of monthly stars.
See flavors →Vegan Oat & Italian Ice
Dairy-free oat creams and refreshing vegan Italian ices.
Go dairy-free →Indian Fusion
Gulab Jamun, Malai Kulfi, Alphonso, Meeta Pan & more.
Taste the twist →From-Scratch Bakery
Cake slices, mousse, pies, cake pops & fresh cookies.
Get baked goods →Custom & Ice Cream Cakes
Birthdays, weddings, "just because" — eggless options too.
Order a cake →The Pink Food Truck
We roll up to weddings, offices, schools & block parties.
Book the truck →
Why folks keep coming back
Made with true & quality ingredients.
We churn super-premium ice cream so every scoop tastes like it was made just for you. Real cream, real fruit, real cardamom — no shortcuts. Whether you're dairy-free, egg-free, or firmly team-triple-chocolate, there's a seat at our counter.
Locally owned
Vegan & eggless
Indian fusion
Truck & catering
Our story →
a scroll through the case ~
Say hello to the good stuff
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House churned
Butter Pecan
Roasted pecans in sweet cream.
Cool & creamy
Shakes & Frappes
Thick, dreamy, sippable.
Made to order
Celebration Cakes
For your big day.
Take-home
Pints To Go
Your favorites, packed cold.
Fan favorite
Happy Faces
Joy, one scoop at a time.
three ways to get your fix ~
Come to us. Or we'll come to you.
Visit the Shop
Pull up a chair at 9500 University Ave in West Des Moines and work your way through the case. Fall hours: Mon–Thu 4–9 PM · Fri–Sat 12–10 PM · Sun 12–9 PM.
Get directionsOrder a Cake
From-scratch custom cakes and ice cream cakes for every occasion — eggless and dairy-free on request. Tell us your dream, we'll bake it.
Bake my dayBook the Truck
Our pink truck brings the scoop bar to weddings, offices, schools & festivals across the DSM metro. Starting at $250 for the first hour.
We come to you
hungry right now? ~
Order in a few taps
Grab it for pickup from our own store, or get it delivered — DoorDash, Uber Eats, Postmates & Cash App pickup.
Scoop
of
Praise
"Pure magic in a scoop — hands down the best ice cream in Des Moines."
Sarah M."The Indian-fusion flavors are unreal. Gulab Jamun ice cream? I'm hooked."
David L."My kids and I love the pink truck — it's our new favorite summer treat."
Jessica P.
"Booked the truck for our office party — showed up early and everyone raved."
Marcus T."Our custom birthday cake was gorgeous AND delicious. Already planning the next one."
Priya R.
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