News & Events

Sips & The City
June 1, 2013

Join us Friday, June 7th for this year's Winefest Sips & the City. Enjoy the urban scene while sipping on a wide variety of wines and enjoying hors d'oeuvres from local restaurants.

We will have Sangria or Cabernet cupcakes and the Dutch Letter bars for sampling. Hope to see you there.

Downtown Farmers' Market Dates
April 16, 2013

It is almost that time of year again. We will be at the Downtown Farmers' Market on the following dates:

May 4, 18, & 25

June 1, 15, & 29 

July 6, 13 & 27

August 10, 17, & 24

September 7

October 5

Hope to see you there. Check our Facebook page for location and flavor options.

Twinkies are here...
February 28, 2013

We know how heartbroken many of you were when Hostess went out of business. We've been working on the recipe from Grandma and finally have it right. Come in and get your Twinkie fix taken care of.

New Treats
February 20, 2013

In the last couple of weeks, we attended Baconfest and the Opera's Food & Wine event. At these, we debuted cookie dough balls and the Dutch Letter bars. The response has been great so we are rolling these items out in the store this week. 

Look for these new treats in the case or call ahead for bigger orders or specific cookie dough flavors. 

New Item Sample Day
January 18, 2013

Today, Friday the 18th, is Sample Day for our new line of gluten free items. We have cupcakes, brownies, and cookies for you to try.

If you are not intolerant of gluten, we have some new item samples for you as well. Stop by and try a red velvet cookie or bacon brownie.

Samples are first come, first serve so see you soon!

Classes are here!
November 28, 2012

Its time to start baking and decorating for the holiday season to come! And if you aren't sure about baking techniques, or how to make fondant reindeer, don't worry we have a class for that! Click the link below to check out our facebook page and the up coming classes you can sign up for! OR just give us a call here at the shop for details! 515-277-0705! Look forward to hearing from you!

 

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Carefree-Patisserie-Classes/237135963019975

It's Fall...the leaves are changing and so are the flavors!
September 22, 2012

Be sure to check out our new fall flavors! Some to try is our Pumpkin Pie Spice with vanilla cream cheese frosting, so good! Caramel Fluer de Sel, caramel and caramel with Sea Salt to top it off, a happy medium between sweet and salty! Chocolate Guinness of course, Almond Chardonnay, S'mores, PB&J, Chai Tea, and Dutch Apple! Yum Yum, but that isn't all! Don't worry will still left in some of your favs like Muddy Farmer, Red Velvet, and Triple Chocolate just to name few! Click on the Daily/Weekly flavors link to see all the delicious flavors we have this fall or just stop in and get some! Cupcakes make everything better!

New Ordering Policies
August 28, 2012

In order to keep our costs in line for everyone, we have had to create new ordering policies.

All orders need half or the entire total paid at the time the order is placed.We cannot accept any cancelations or changes within 72 hours of your pick-up date, with the exception of adding some cupcakes within a timely manner.

Due to processing and bank fees, there will be a $10 cancellation fee for all cancellations.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and hope you understand the necessity behind these policies.

New Items In Store Now
June 16, 2012

We have added new merchandise lines to meet your shopping needs. Such as...

  • Cupcake bath items so you can relax after your party/wedding is done
  • More kids chefware so they can do the baking for you
  • 2-in-1 kitchen items like the apron with the towel attached and the dish cloth with the scrubbie built in
  • Cupcake jewelry to get for your girl's birthday gift

New items are being added all the time so come in and check out it all out.

Sign Up & Save
February 16, 2012

Sign up for our new Mobile App and be in the know.

When you are part of the texting club, you will receive a couple of text messages a week that let you know about Carefree Patisserie updates, special discounts, coupons, events, and more!

Some specials will be exclusive to customers signed up with us.

To join either stop by the shop to scan the QR-code or text   blitz4social cupcake to 368674 and then OPT-IN.