It may have been the priciest per inch, but if I’m paying at least $35 for a custom ice-cream cake, I’d rather spend on something unique and made-to-order.
The Cold Stone Creamery dessert had actual cake, the most velvety ice cream, and endless customizable features, including more than 35 mix-in options and a dozen ice-cream flavors.
Above all else, this chain’s ice cream tasted the best, in my opinion.
And, although I was skeptical at first, the springy devil’s food cake made this dessert feel complete.
Plus, it could reasonably be left out for a bit if needed, thanks to the substantial bottom layer. I couldn’t say the same about the Dairy Queen or Baskin-Robbins cakes, which began melting the minute they hit the plate.
Practicality-wise, the small size option was another perk. Because of its impressive height, the 6-inch cake felt like more than enough for a typical group of eight or so.
All of the chains had tasty cakes, but for a truly personalized experience and a chocolate-fudge-crunch-vanilla situation done right, I’d pick Cold Stone every time. I can forgive the price tag.
