Custom Christmas Cakes in West Des Moines bring a festive center to your holiday table. You want a cake that looks joyful, tastes fresh, and feels right for your celebration. Tous Les Jours creates Christmas cakes that focus on soft texture, clear flavors, and careful baking. Every cake is made with premium ingredients and steady methods. You get a cake that people enjoy slice after slice.
suit many holiday plans. You may host a family dinner for six. You may plan an office party for forty. You may want a small cake for Christmas Eve and a larger one for Christmas Day. Size, flavor, and finish can match your needs. You choose details that matter to you.
What makes Christmas cakes special
Christmas cakes need balance. They should feel festive but stay easy to eat. Heavy cakes often go unfinished. Very sweet cakes tire the palate. Tous Les Jours focuses on light crumb and steady sweetness. Cloud Cakes are known for soft layers that stay moist. They work well for Christmas themes since decorations sit clean on the surface.
Popular Christmas flavors include vanilla cream, fresh cream with fruit, chocolate cream, and light coffee cream. Seasonal flavors may include tiramisu style cream or matcha based layers. If a flavor is unavailable, staff will tell you clearly. No guesses are made about ingredients or stock.
Custom Christmas Cakes in West Des Moines give you control. You choose what fits your group. Clear options reduce waste and help planning.
Design choices you can request
Christmas cakes often include simple, clear designs. Overworked designs can crack or bleed color. Clean finishes hold better in winter weather.
You can ask for
• Snow themed cakes with white cream and light dusting
• Red and green accents using approved food colors
• Santa or tree toppers made from edible material
• Simple text messages like Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays
• Minimal fruit placement for fresh look
Complex sculpted designs may not be available. If a design cannot be done safely or cleanly, staff will explain why. This avoids last minute issues.
Custom Christmas Cakes in West Des Moines focus on what works well. Designs aim for neat edges, even layers, and stable structure.
Sizing and servings
Choosing the right size matters. Too small leads to stress. Too large leads to waste. Tous Les Jours uses standard serving guides.
General guide
6 inch cake serves 6 to 8
8 inch cake serves 10 to 14
10 inch cake serves 18 to 22
Quarter sheet cake serves about 30
Half sheet cake serves about 50
These numbers assume normal slices. Larger slices reduce total servings. If you expect kids, slices may be smaller. If you serve cake after a heavy meal, portions may drop by 20 percent.
Custom Christmas Cakes in West Des Moines can be planned using these numbers. Share your guest count when ordering.
Ordering timeline
Christmas is busy. Late orders limit options. For best results, place your order early.
Suggested timing
Simple designs need 48 to 72 hours
Detailed designs need 4 to 5 days
Large sheet cakes need at least 3 days
Same day orders may be possible for standard designs. Custom text or color changes may not be available on short notice. If something cannot be done, staff will say so.
Custom Christmas Cakes in West Des Moines reward early planning. You get more choice and smoother pickup.
Pickup and storage tips
Cold weather helps cake transport but dryness is a risk. Follow basic storage rules.
• Keep cake chilled until 30 minutes before serving
• Store in original box to protect moisture
• Avoid placing cake near heater vents
• Use clean knife for neat slices
Cream based cakes should not sit out longer than two hours. Fruit toppings reduce this time. These are food safety facts.
Why Tous Les Jours for Christmas cakes
Tous Les Jours focuses on bakery craft. Cakes are baked fresh. Creams are whipped daily. Drinks like Tiramisu Latte and Matcha Lavender Lemonade reflect the same care used in cakes. This consistency matters during holidays.
Custom Christmas Cakes in West Des Moines from Tous Les Jours suit families who want light texture and clear taste. You do not get overpowering sugar. You get balanced cream and soft sponge.
If you ask about allergens, staff will share known information. Full allergen free baking cannot be promised. Cross contact may occur. This is stated clearly.
Ideas for different Christmas events
Different events need different cakes.
Family dinner
Choose an 8 inch cake. Vanilla cream with fruit works well. Add simple holiday text.
Office party
Sheet cakes work best. Choose chocolate or coffee flavors. These please wide groups.
Kids gathering
Light chocolate cream with minimal decoration. Avoid strong coffee flavors.
Formal dinner
Neutral colors and simple design. White cream with berries fits well.
Custom Christmas Cakes in West Des Moines adapt to these settings. You choose what fits your event.
Local service focus
Custom Christmas Cakes in West Des Moines serve local families and businesses. Local pickup helps maintain freshness. Long shipping dries cakes and damages cream. Fresh pickup keeps texture intact.
Holiday schedules may vary. Check store hours before planning pickup. Weather can affect timing. Allow buffer time.
Custom Christmas Cakes in West Des Moines offer a clear option for your holiday dessert. You get honest guidance, fresh baking, and designs that work. You know what you order. You know what you serve.