Melbourne’s Seasons & Ice Cream Cake Trends
Published on November 4, 2025
Melbourne doesn’t really “have” weather — it performs it.
A bit of sun, a cold breeze, then clouds that vanish before anyone understands what just happened.
Some people complain. Most of us just laugh and keep living our lives around it.
Somewhere in all this chaos, we noticed a pattern at Ice Cream Cakes Melbourne:
people choose different cakes depending on the season.
Not because they think about it… it just happens.
Weather changes → moods change → cravings change.
Simple.
And somehow, there’s always a Ben & Jerry’s flavour that fits the day.
🌸 Spring — When Melbourne Wakes Up Again
Spring feels like the city stretching after a long nap.
People head outside, kids run around more, and weekends start filling up faster.
During this time, folks usually want flavours that feel fresh or a little playful:
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Strawberry Cheesecake — light, creamy, just sweet enough.
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Cookie Dough — still a crowd favourite because… well, it just works.
Spring is easy. Nothing too heavy, nothing too serious.
Everyone’s in the mood for something simple and cheerful.
☀️ Summer — The Season That Makes Ice Cream Cakes Disappear Fast
Melbourne summer is unpredictable, but when it’s hot… it’s hot.
Birthdays at the park, Christmas lunches, late-night meetups — this is peak cake season for us.
Most-ordered flavours in summer:
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Chocolate Fudge Brownie — rich, but somehow perfect even on warm days.
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Netflix & Chill’d — fun flavour, fun gatherings, it matches.
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Cherry Garcia — sweet, fruity, refreshing… very summer.
Nobody wants to bake in summer.
They just want something cold that doesn’t melt before everyone grabs a slice.
🍂 Autumn — Calm Weather, Comfort Flavours
Autumn in Melbourne is secretly beautiful.
Cool evenings, orange trees, quieter weekends.
People start choosing flavours that feel more comforting — something warm in spirit.
Go-to choices:
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Salted Caramel Brownie — mellow, smooth, a little indulgent.
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Half Baked — chocolate + cookie dough, always reliable.
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Coffee Coffee BuzzBuzzBuzz! — basically Melbourne café vibes in cake form.
Autumn is when families slow down a bit.
The cakes follow that energy.
❄️ Winter — Cold Outside, Indulgent Desserts Inside
Winter evening + a soft blanket + a rich ice cream cake = the perfect trio.
You’d think people avoid cold desserts in winter, but weirdly, this is when the decadent flavours start selling out.
Winter regulars:
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Chocolate Therapy — deep chocolate that melts slow and smooth.
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Phish Food — marshmallow + caramel + fudge… it just feels comforting.
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The Tonight Dough — for anyone who wants everything in one slice.
Winter is about mood more than temperature.
People want something cosy, even if it comes frozen.
💛 One City, Four Seasons, Endless Reasons
Melbourne changes moods all the time, and honestly, that’s what makes the celebrations fun.
A sunny day, a chilly evening, a random thunderstorm — people find a reason to cut cake anyway.
At Ice Cream Cakes Melbourne, we simply make sure there’s a Ben & Jerry’s flavour ready for whatever the day feels like.
✨ Celebrate the Melbourne way — your way. One season, one slice, one moment at a time.