Today,ice cream cakeis a ubiquitous part of birthday parties,summertime cookouts, and graduation celebrations.

But the simple sweet treat, which delights kids and adults alike, has quite a past.

you might alsocraft your ownfrom scratch.

Ben & Jerry’s ice cream cake

Courtesy of Ben & Jerry’s

The personalization will be on you, of course.

But the basic DQ Cake isn’t the only kind you might get from the chain.

The chain lets youchoose your ice cream flavors, fillings, toppings, message, and more.

carvel ice cream cake

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If you are lucky enough to have one nearby, thecakes from Haagen-Dazsare divine.

Or, you couldcontact the storeand consult with a cake specialist to realize your custom edible creation.

baskin robbins ice cream cake

Courtesy of Baskin Robbins

cold stone ice cream cakes

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dairy queen ice cream cakes

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Ben & Jerry’s ice cream cake

Courtesy of Ben & Jerry’s

Häagen-Dazs ice cream cake

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