The Secret Ingredients Behind Our Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Cakes

If you’ve ever taken a bite of a Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Cake and thought, “Why does this feel so much richer than a regular cake?” — it’s not a secret.
It’s simply what goes inside the cake and the way each layer is built.

At Ice Cream Cakes Melbourne, we don’t freeze ice cream into a round mould and call it a day.
We pay attention to texture, density, and the way flavours sit together.
Every bite moves through flavour → creaminess → texture → finish.
That flow matters.

It Starts With Real Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream

Not all ice cream is created equal.
Some brands pump in air or rely on artificial flavours.

Ben & Jerry’s doesn’t do that.

• slow-churned for natural creaminess

• higher butterfat → smoother melt

• real chunks and mix-ins

• flavours with actual personality

So when you taste Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Cookie Dough, Phish Food, or Cherry Garcia, you aren’t tasting “flavoured ice cream.”
You’re tasting:

• real brownie pieces

• actual cookie dough

• proper caramel ribbons

• dark chocolate flakes

It hits differently.
It feels indulgent, not sugary or hollow.

Chunk + Cream Balance

Ben & Jerry’s is famous for its chunk-to-cream mix.
Too many chunks and the cake becomes tough.
Too few and the flavour feels empty.

We layer each flavour with intention:

This keeps every bite consistent.
Nothing feels random or uneven.

The Base Makes a Bigger Difference Than People Think

We don’t use a standard biscuit base.

Our bases are chosen for:

• clean slicing

• crunch without hardness

• no sogginess

• temperature stability

We work with:

• biscuit crumble

• light sponge

• custom crumb blends with butter that softens at the right temp

This prevents cracking or that unpleasant frozen brick feeling.

How We Layer (The Real Craft)

Every layer is done by hand.
No machines. No shortcuts.

We adjust:

• softness of the ice cream

• thickness of each spread

• rest time between layers

This keeps the cake stable without losing creaminess.
There’s a difference between an ice cream “block” and a cake that actually flows with flavour.

Temperature Control

Half the work is temperature.

We use a simple three-phase method:

1. Soft-pack stage – ice cream is just soft enough to spread evenly

2. Set & seal – layers settle and connect

3. Final chill – the cake holds its shape

This means the cake doesn’t melt instantly when you cut it.
It also isn’t rock hard when you serve it.

So What Makes These Cakes Special?

A mix of small details:

• real ingredients

• hand layering

• balanced textures

• stable construction

• iconic Ben & Jerry’s flavours

The cake turns into something you remember, not just something sweet.

For Birthdays, Dinners, Offices, or Just Because

A Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Cake fits almost anywhere.
Quiet family night, milestone celebration, or a last-minute treat — it brings a bit of comfort and fun without trying too hard.

It’s indulgent.
A little nostalgic.
Very hard to forget.

✨ Make your next celebration feel special.
👉 Order your handcrafted Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Cake today.