On June 27 we celebrate National Ice Cream Cake Day, the perfect sweet treat for you this ice cream filled with layers of cake is the perfect dessert for a hot summer day (or any day of the year, really). Get excited about this amazing union of frozen yumminess with us.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL ICE CREAM CAKE DAY
The exact historical background of National Ice Cream Cake Day is still mysterious, some food historians believe the sixteenth century was when the initial versions of the ice cream cake came to be. Similarly, other people think Victoria Era desserts called ‘Bombes’ — which were made of ice cream and fruit and sometimes contained cake or biscuits — were the inspiration for the ice cream cake. However, the current design includes a cake that is baked and then called, and ice cream is added after finishing the design of the dish.
The day, the National Ice Cream Cake Day is very inspiring Behind it, Mum-of-three Johanna Jurado passed away in an accident two months before her 32nd wedding anniversary, which was in June. The Jurados went through a whole period of grief and then acceptance, learning to live their new normal and then the Jurado family chose to respond to this tragedy by marking a special day in honour of Johanna Jurado. Similarly, Johana loved celebrating the special day and also she believed that ice cream cake could make her celebration better. Similarly, Johanna’s youngest daughter, Jenna, came up with a excellent idea. She, along with Cupcakes for a Cause, petitioned to have June 27 — also her mother’s birthday, called National Ice Cream Cake Day.
| 1700 (Our Dessert May Have Been Born) | One record indicates ice cream cakes originated in this time when rich lords and ladies can afford sweet treats even without a freezer. |
| 1870s (Recipes Are Recorded) | Food historians uncover recipes for ice cream cakes dating back to this period. |
| 1837–1901 (Ice Cream Cakes Originate (Again) | People believe ice cream cakes may even have originated in this period; either the Victorian Era ‘Bombes’ or trifles may have been initial versions of our sweet treat. |
| 1918 (Ice Cream Cakes For Everyone) | The easy availability of household appliances like refrigerators and freezers makes ice cream cakes common in various households around the globe. |
| April 29, 2018 (Johanna Jurado Passes Away) | As a tribute, Johanna’s daughter petitions to have her birthday declared as a special day honouring Johanna’s beloved dessert – the ice cream cake. |
| June 22, 2018 (The Day is Officially Declared) | June 27 is officially declared National Ice Cream Cake Day. |
5 FUN FACTS ABOUT NATIONAL ICE CREAM CAKE DAY
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World’s largest ice cream cake- In the year 2011, Created by Dairy Queen Canada made the cake that weighed a whopping 22,333 pounds.
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Popular, not popular- Extremely popular across the U.S. and Australia, ice cream cakes lose their sheen in Europe; they are reportedly less popular there.
- Everyone has a favorite flavor – The five ice cream flavors that sold the most in 2019 across the U.S., according to the International Dairy Foods Association were vanilla, chocolate, cookies and cream, mint chocolate chip, and chocolate chip cookie dough.
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The old way is still used today- the historical method of creating ice cream cakes by lining Moulds with cake or biscuits and filling the remaining part with ice cream is still sometimes used today.
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Eat these during the Fourth of July- Data shows many more ice cream cakes — with patriotic motifs, no less — are consumed during the Fourth of July celebrations.
FAQs
Even on my diet can I enjoy Ice Cream Cake?
When is the National Ice Cream Cake Day?
On June 27, we celebrate the National Ice Cream Cake Day.
How many calories are typically in an ice cream cake?
However, the calories content in an ice cream cake can vary widely depending on ingredients and portion size. It’s generally a high-calorie dessert due to its combination of ice cream, cake, and toppings.
Can I make a healthier version of ice cream cake?
Yes, you can make a healthier version of ice cream cake by using low-fat or non-dairy ice cream, reducing sugar in the cake or cookie layers, and adding fresh fruit or nuts as toppings.
Also, read more about National Chocolate Pudding Day – June 26, 2024
