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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
- 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