National Ice Cream Cake Day

Supriya Jain
Sep 05, 2023 By Supriya Jain
Originally Published on Feb 15, 2022
Fact-checked by Dimple Malhotra
Complete the celebration of National Ice Cream Cake Day with some fudge from Baskin Robbins.

Where is National Ice Cream Cake Day celebrated?

Ice Cream Cake Day is celebrated in the United States. Ice Cream Cakes are considered popular desserts in America and Australia. Although, its popularity has decreased in recent times in Europe.

Who is National Ice Cream Cake Day celebrated by?

National Ice Cream Cake Day is celebrated by Ice Cream and Cake lovers as they get to celebrate their two favorite desserts on the same day.

When did National Ice Cream Cake Day first start?

The National Ice Cream Cake Day was celebrated on June 27, 2018, which is the birthday of Johanna Jurado.

Who started National Ice Cream Cake Day?

Jurado's family and a Texas-based student organization called  Cupcakes For A Cause started National Ice Cream Cake Day. This organization is formed by students who love baking and raising money for local charities.

History And Timeline

To celebrate this sweet treat, June 27 every year is observed as National Ice Cream Cake Day.

Reinvention Of English Trifle

Ice cream cake could be considered a revamped version of a trifle composed of cream and biscuits. Trifles were a popular dessert among the wealthy and middle-class English folk.

18th CE

Recorded Recipes

The first-ever recorded ice cream cake recipe dates back to the 1870s.

1870s

Bombe Glacee

During the Victorian Era, this dessert was made with fruits and ice cream served in a frozen spherical bowl that resembled a cannonball.

19th CE

Post World War I

With the invention of the freezer, frozen food, which was earlier considered a luxury, became affordable, and ice cream cakes became a popular dessert.

1920s

Demise of Johanna Jurado

Johanna Jurado loved celebrating different days. She believed ice cream cakes make special occasions more special. After she passed away, Jurado's family signed a petition to recognize her birthday as Ice Cream Cake Day.

April 29, 2018

Ice Cream Cake Day

Cupcakes for a Cause was touched by the story of Johanna Jurado and showed their support for the petition. Since then, June 27 has been celebrated as National Ice Cream Cake Day.

June 27, 2018

Tradition And Customs

Traditionally ice cream cakes were made by lining the mold with cake or biscuits. After this step, ice cream was filled into the mold. This technique is still used today by bakers.

Trifle has the same concept as ice cream cake; both desserts include the alternating layers of sweet food of different textures stuffed with whipped cream only. However, they have a little bit of difference. Trifle is not a frozen dessert.

English people love sponge cakes; they have their own Victoria sponge cake, which has icing of whipped cream and jam. Victorians gave this twist to their ice cream cakes as well. Ice Cream was molded into fancy shapes with fruit fillings usually combined with other cakes and biscuits as cupcakes.

Baskin Robbins, Ben, and Jerry, Carvels are a few ice cream brands to name that offers a fantastic variety and flavors of Ice Cream Cake and fudges that are widely consumed on holidays and birthdays.

Ways To Celebrate National Ice Cream Cake Day

Invite friends and celebrate this special occasion by making your own ice cream cake. This can be baked, non-baked, frozen, or just whipped cream icing on the top of the sponge cake.

Make cupcakes of your favorite flavor and share them on social media with the National Ice Cream Day Hashtag.

Visit your favorite ice cream parlor or enjoy delivery from Baskin Robbins at the comfort of your house. 

Facts And Stats

  • This occasion is also observed as a remembrance anniversary for Johanna Jurado.
  • Baskin Robbins lets customers customize their ice cream cake with the flavors of their choice on this day.
  • A Texas-based student organization started celebrating Late Johanna Jurado's birthday as National Ice Cream Cake Day as she was fond of this cake.

Is Ice Cream Cake Day a real cake day?

Yes, Ice Cream Cake Day is a real day. The day marks the birth anniversary of Johanna Jurado.

Meaning behind the ice cream and cake song and cake day?

The song originally by Buckwheat Boyz is a fun song that was aired during Baskin Robbins's marketing campaign.

Why are kids so excited for National Ice Cream Cake Day?

Kids get to eat their favorite ice cream cakes on this day.

How do families celebrate National Ice Cream Cake Day?

Families celebrate ice cream cake day by eating their favorite ice cream cakes.

When Is This Day Celebrated

  • Saturday, June 27, 2020
  • Sunday, June 27, 2021
  • Monday, June 27, 2022
  • Tuesday, June 27, 2023
  • Thursday, June 27, 2024

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Written by Supriya Jain

Bachelor of Commerce, Master of Business Administration specializing in Marketing

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Supriya JainBachelor of Commerce, Master of Business Administration specializing in Marketing

As a skilled member of the Kidadl team, Shruti brings extensive experience and expertise in professional content writing. With a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from Punjab University and an MBA in Business Administration from IMT Nagpur, Shruti has worked in diverse roles such as sales intern, content writer, executive trainee, and business development consultant. Her exceptional writing skills cover a wide range of areas, including SOP, SEO, B2B/B2C, and academic content.

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