National Ice Cream Cake Day

In the United States, there are special days dedicated to cake and ice cream. But why choose between the two when you can combine them? National Ice Cream Cake Day celebrates this delicious dessert, uniting the best of both worlds.

History

Joanna Jurado, a mother of three, loved celebrating fun and unique holidays. She also had a deep appreciation for ice cream cake, believing it was the perfect treat for any special occasion. Tragically, Joanna passed away three months before her 32nd wedding anniversary in June 2018. In her memory, her family decided to create a holiday that reflected her joyful spirit.

Joanna’s youngest daughter, Jenna, petitioned to have Joanna’s birthday, June 27, recognized as National Ice Cream Cake Day. Her efforts succeeded, and on June 22, 2018, the holiday was officially added to the Calendar of National Days. Today, National Ice Cream Cake Day is celebrated far beyond the Jurado family.

Interesting Facts

The origins of the ice cream cake trace back to Alaska in 1867, when a dessert combining biscuit, meringue, and ice cream was created to celebrate the U.S. acquisition of the territory from Russia.

How to Take Part

Celebrate National Ice Cream Cake Day by indulging in this sweet treat:

1. Order an ice cream cake from your favorite bakery and enjoy it with your loved ones.
2. Create your own ice cream cake. Experiment with unusual ingredients and showcase your creativity! You can either bake cake layers and cover them with ice cream or stack layers of different ice cream flavors, decorating with whipped cream, chocolate chips, or fruit.
3. Share a photo of your ice cream cake on social media using the hashtag #NationalIceCreamCakeDay.

When is National Ice Cream Cake Day in 2025?

National Ice Cream Cake Day is observed on June 27 each year.

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