If you’ve ever hosted a kids’ birthday party in Melbourne, you already know the moment I’m talking about. You’re planning the decorations, sorting out the theme, maybe even thinking about the playlist…
and then the parent group chat suddenly fills with:

“My son can’t have nuts.”
“Is the cake gluten-free?”
“Any dairy-free options?”

And instantly, the cake becomes the first thing everyone worries about.

At Ice Cream Cakes Melbourne, we see this every week. Parents want something safe for every guest, but they also want a cake that still tastes like a celebration. That’s why we use Ben & Jerry’s ice cream to create allergy-friendly cakes that feel just as exciting as the regular ones.

Here’s how to plan a birthday that keeps every child included.

1. Start by Asking What Guests Can't Have

A quick message to the parents usually gives you everything you need.
Most families only deal with a few common restrictions:

• Gluten-free

• Nut-free

• Vegan (egg-free + dairy-free)

Once you know the list, the cake becomes much easier to choose.

2. Choose an Ice Cream Cake That Works for Those Needs

Ice cream cakes are surprisingly good for dietary requirements.
They hold their shape, stay creamy, and still feel indulgent—even when adjusted for allergies.

Here are the Ben & Jerry’s flavours that suit different restrictions:

⭐ Vegan (Egg-Free + Dairy-Free)

Great for plant-based needs:

• Choc Chip Cookie Dough Vegan & Non-Dairy

• Strawberry Cheesecake Vegan & Non-Dairy

Creamy, rich, and perfect for tall or themed cakes.

⭐ Nut-Free Friendly Flavours

Safe options for nut-sensitive guests:

• Marshmallow Sky

• Dirt Cake

• Triple Caramel Chunk

• Half Baked

• Sweet Cream n Cookies

• Choc Chip Cookie Dough

• Choc Chip Cookie Dough Vegan & Non-Dairy

• Strawberry Cheesecake Vegan & Non-Dairy

• Mint Choc Chunk

• Cherry Garcia

• Chunky Monkey

• Chocolate Therapy

• Choc Fudge Brownie

• Strawberry Cheesecake

• Phish Food

• Vanilla

Because the list is so long, you can still choose any design you want—K-Pop, Anime, Footy, Labubu, Tall cakes, anything your child loves.

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⭐ Gluten-Free Friendly Flavours

If you’re catering for guests who avoid gluten, these flavours work beautifully:

• Triple Caramel Chunk

• Mint Choc Chunk

• Cherry Garcia

• Coffee Buzz

• Phish Food

• Vanilla

• New York Super Fudge Chunk

These layer nicely and work well in more detailed designs.

3. Label the Cake Clearly at the Party

A small card beside the cake solves a lot of confusion.

Parents appreciate it, and kids don’t have to ask which slice they can eat.

Labels like:

• Nut-Free

• Gluten-Free

• Vegan Option Available

…make everything easier.

4. Avoid Cross-Contact When Serving

Even a safe cake needs careful serving.
A few simple habits help:

• Use a clean knife

• Serve allergy-safe slices first

• Keep plates and cutlery separate

• Place allergy-safe cakes on their own stand

Parents notice these details—and they matter.

5. Make the Allergy-Safe Cake the Main Cake

Kids can tell when something is “the side cake.”
But an allergy-safe cake shouldn’t feel separate at all.

Every design we offer—
Anime characters, K-Pop themes, Labubu, Footy teams, Tall cakes, Vintage hearts—can be created using safe flavours.

The goal is simple:
every child gets the main cake, not the backup cake.

6. Save the Dietary Notes for Next Year

This tiny trick makes future birthdays effortless.

Just save the notes in your phone.
Next year, you won’t even have to ask—
you’ll already know who needs what.

7. Enjoy the Party Instead of Stressing Over It

A good allergy-safe cake should make the celebration smoother.
When the cake is safe, beautiful, and filled with Ben & Jerry’s from top to bottom, parents relax and kids enjoy without hesitation.

That’s the whole point of a birthday—warm, happy, and fun.

Final Thought

Dietary needs don’t have to complicate the day.
Ask early, pick the right flavour, and serve with care.
A thoughtful cake makes every child feel included.

At Ice Cream Cakes Melbourne, we make sure your party feels full—full of flavour, full of colour, and full of happy moments, without anyone being left out.