For the best brownies in Iowa, head straight for a cupcake shop. Don’t let the name sway you – Molly’s Cupcakes in Iowa City actually makes brownies that might be better than their famous namesake product. A national listing actually picked them as the best brownie shop in Iowa and after trying them, you’ll likely be inclined to agree

Read on to see why the cupcakes in this little shop are the best in the Hawkeye State.

Molly’s is located in the heart of downtown Iowa City. The business also has locations in Chicago, New York and Cincinnati.

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The bakery case has a lot of great options, including some tasty cookies and some pretty amazing cupcakes. At Molly’s you can actually help create your very own cupcake - you select a cake flavor, choose a frosting and then select some tasty toppings. A Molly’s employee then makes the cupcake as you look on.

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But we’re here for the brownies. They are everything you would ever want in a brownie – moist, rich and decadent.

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Everything here is made in-house and is made fresh daily. In addition to out-of-this-world brownies, the shop also makes fantastic seven-layer bars and krispie treats.

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While Molly’s sells traditional brownies in bar form, they also sell this little masterpiece – the Brownie Batter Cupcake. It’s a milk chocolate cake filled with liquid brownie batter, topped with chocolate buttercream, chocolate chips, and a homemade brownie piece!

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While the brownies are to die for, the shop makes one more item that is simply impossible to pass up - edible chocolate chip cookie dough! Good news: you don’t have to limit yourself to one purchase!

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The shop is open daily so you never have to go long without a Molly’s Cupcakes fix. Hungry for more sweet treats? Take this road trip to some of Iowa’s most decadent chocolate shops.

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Address: 14 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA