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Delicious Dairy Queen cakes for all occasions - Custom ice cream cakes and more!

The Ultimate Guide to Ordering Dairy Queen Cakes for Any Occasion

Dairy Queen (DQ) cakes are unique frozen desserts that combine soft-serve ice cream layers with a signature fudge-crunch center, making them an ideal centerpiece for any celebration. These ice cream cakes are available in various types, flavors, and designs, allowing for customization to fit any occasion. Whether for a birthday, anniversary, graduation, or casual gathering, DQ cakes offer a delicious and visually appealing dessert choice that combines ice cream and cake in a fun, festive way.

  • Total Time: Allow at least 24-72 hours from placing the order to picking up the cake.
  • Yield: Varies by size, typically serving between 4 and 24 people.

Ingredients

  • Soft Serve Ice Cream (Vanilla and Chocolate): The base of the cake, available in both vanilla and chocolate flavors.
  • Fudge Crunch Center: A unique layer of fudge and chocolate crunch, which is a hallmark of DQ cakes.
  • Cake Layer Alternatives: Traditional cake layers are replaced with soft serve ice cream in most DQ cakes.
  • Decorative Icing: Used to decorate the cake with color, designs, and custom text.
  • Optional Custom Elements:
    • Edible images (for an additional fee)
    • Seasonal decorations
    • Theme-specific designs (e.g., popular characters)
    • Blizzard flavor combinations (such as Oreo, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, etc.)
    • Sprinkles, candies, and other decorative items

Instructions

  1. Choose Your Cake Type:

    • DQ offers several options: Round Cakes, Sheet Cakes, Heart Cakes, and Log Cakes.
    • You can opt for a classic ice cream cake with vanilla and chocolate flavors or a Blizzard Cake, which features Blizzard ice cream flavors.
  2. Select Your Cake Size:

    • 6″ Mini Blizzard Cake: Serves 4-10 people.
    • 8″ Round Cake: Serves 8-11 people.
    • 10″ Round Cake: Serves 12-17 people.
    • Sheet Cake: Serves 20-24 people.
    • Heart Cake: Serves 10-12 people.
    • Log Cake: Serves 8 people.
  3. Customize Your Cake:

    • Select icing colors, personalized messages, and optional theme designs.
    • Choose from Blizzard cake flavors (e.g., Oreo, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, etc.).
    • Add custom decorations or edible images (additional charges may apply).
    • Adjust the layers and design elements based on preferences.
  4. Place Your Order:

    • Orders can be placed online, through the DQ mobile app, by calling your local store, visiting in person, or using delivery services like DoorDash, UberEats, or GrubHub.
    • Custom orders typically require a minimum of 24 hours advance notice (up to 72 hours for complex designs).
  5. Pick Up Your Cake:

    • Cakes should be picked up on the day of the event, ensuring they are kept frozen until serving.
    • If picking up a custom cake, verify details like personalization and design at the store.
  6. Transport and Storage:

    • Transport the cake in a well-insulated cooler with ice packs to maintain its temperature.
    • Store the cake in the freezer at 0°F (-18°C) or below.
    • If serving immediately, allow the cake to soften slightly by letting it sit at room temperature for 10-20 minutes before cutting.
  7. Serving:

    • Use a warm, serrated knife to cut the cake cleanly.
    • Rewarm and clean the knife between slices for optimal presentation.

Notes

  • Customization: DQ cakes are highly customizable, from icing colors to intricate designs. You can personalize text, add theme decorations, and even combine multiple Blizzard flavors.
  • Dietary Considerations: While DQ cakes contain gluten in their cookie crunch center, some stores may accommodate gluten-free requests. Be sure to ask your local store for allergen and dietary options.
  • Storage Tip: If storing leftover cake, wrap it tightly and keep it in the freezer. Avoid taking the cake in and out of the freezer frequently to maintain texture.
  • Special Dietary: For those with allergies or dietary restrictions, DQ can often accommodate custom requests, though all cakes are made in shared kitchen spaces, which could present cross-contamination risks.
  • Author: Eva Chef
  • Prep Time: Depends on the size of the cake and any customizations, but generally, it takes at least 24 hours for custom orders.
  • Cook Time: DQ cakes are frozen desserts, so there is no cooking involved, but freezing them in their final state for at least 24 hours is recommended.
  • Category: Dessert / Celebration Cake
  • Method: Freezing (no baking required)
  • Cuisine: American (Ice Cream Cake)
  • Diet: Gluten Free