National Ice Cream Cake Day

National Ice Cream Cake Day is a sweet excuse to enjoy a dessert that combines two favorites: cake and ice cream. Celebrated on June 27, the day is all about sharing a slice, trying new flavor combinations, and keeping summer traditions simple and fun.

History of National Ice Cream Cake Day

According to the story behind the observance, National Ice Cream Cake Day was created in memory of Joanna Jurado, a mother of three who enjoyed celebrating unusual holidays and especially loved ice cream cake. After her death in 2018, her family chose to honor her by promoting a day connected to her birthday, June 27.
Her youngest daughter, Jenna, petitioned to have the date recognized as National Ice Cream Cake Day, and the holiday later appeared on national day calendars. Over time, the celebration spread beyond the Jurado family as more people began marking the date.

Interesting Facts About National Ice Cream Cake Day

Ice cream cake has become a popular celebration dessert because it is easy to customize with different layers, flavors, and toppings. It also has ties to older desserts that combine ice cream with cake or meringue, including the well-known “baked Alaska,” which is often associated with the U.S. purchase of Alaska in 1867.

How to Take Part in National Ice Cream Cake Day

National Ice Cream Cake Day is easy to celebrate at home or with friends.

1. Pick up an ice cream cake from a bakery or grocery store and share it with family, coworkers, or neighbors.
2. Make your own version. You can bake cake layers and add softened ice cream, or build a no-bake cake using layers of different ice cream flavors.
3. Decorate with simple toppings like whipped cream, chocolate chips, crushed cookies, or fruit, then snap a photo to remember the day.

When Is National Ice Cream Cake Day in 2026?

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

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