Planning a birthday or celebration in Vaughan and deciding between a gelato cake and an ice cream cake? They look similar on the table, but there are real differences in texture, flavour and how they're made.
What is gelato?
Gelato is Italy's take on frozen dessert. Compared with typical ice cream, it's usually made with more milk and less cream, and it's churned more slowly, so less air gets whipped in. The result is a denser, silkier texture and more intense flavour.
Gelato cake vs ice cream cake
- Texture: gelato is dense and smooth, while ice cream is lighter and airier.
- Flavour: with less air and fat coating your palate, flavours like pistachio, hazelnut and chocolate come through more strongly in gelato.
- Serving temperature: gelato is traditionally served a little warmer than ice cream, which keeps it soft and easy to slice.
- How it's made: many ice cream cakes are mass-produced. Our gelato cakes are made fresh to order from gelato we make in house.
When to choose a gelato cake
A gelato cake is a great pick when you want dessert to be the highlight: birthdays, anniversaries, showers and family dinners. Because you choose the flavours, it's also easy to please a crowd. Pair a classic like vanilla with something bolder.
Order a gelato cake in Vaughan
At Gelato Gelato in Woodbridge, every cake is made entirely from our authentic gelato. Choose a round, heart-shaped or 10" x 14" rectangle cake with up to 2 flavours. Order at least 2 days in advance and pick up at 3650 Langstaff Road.