Holiday Ice Cream Cakes & Treats for Every Celebration

From heart-shaped cakes in February to candy cane treats in December, here’s how we celebrate the year at Merla-Mae, serving London, Ontario since 1951. Order a holiday ice cream cake online, or stop by the window for the season’s limited-time treats.

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Ice cream cake piped with balloons, surrounded by ice cream cones and cups topped with cereal, gummy candies and sprinkles, at Merla-Mae Ice Cream in London, Ontario

The Merla-Mae celebration calendar

Our Celebrations, Month by Month

Tap a celebration to see its ice cream cakes, seasonal treats and event details.

Five heart-shaped ice cream cakes piped with roses, one reading Happy Valentine’s Day and one Be Mine, at Merla-Mae Ice Cream in London, Ontario
February

Valentine’s Day

Heart-shaped ice cream cakes piped with roses and sweet messages. Valentine’s Day treats
Green and white swirled soft-serve sundae on brownie pieces with whipped cream and chocolate chips, beside a mint-green shake topped with whipped cream and chocolate chips, at Merla-Mae Ice Cream in London, Ontario
March

St. Patrick’s Day

Some years, mint Shamrock shakes and sundaes turn the menu green. St. Patrick’s Day treats
Bunny-shaped ice cream cake with pink piped ears, blue eyes and a smile, surrounded by pastel candy flowers, at Merla-Mae Ice Cream in London, Ontario
Spring

Easter

Bunny and egg-shaped ice cream cakes, plus a Creme Egg Sundae some springs. Easter cakes & treats
Heart-shaped Happy Mother’s Day ice cream cake with pink piped roses and purple sprinkles, at Merla-Mae Ice Cream in London, Ontario
May

Mother’s Day

Happy Mother’s Day cakes with piped roses, custom or ready-made. Mother’s Day cakes
Round Happy Father’s Day ice cream cake printed with a blue polka-dot necktie and edged with chocolate drizzle, at Merla-Mae Ice Cream in London, Ontario
June

Father’s Day

Ice cream cakes decorated with a necktie, beer mug or wrench for Dad. Father’s Day treats
Crowd gathered under the striped awning of the Merla-Mae Ice Cream storefront on National Ice Cream Day in London, Ontario
July

National Ice Cream Day

Our free summer concert with live local music, giveaways and family games. See the event
Soft-serve drizzled with caramel and dusted with cinnamon in a waffle bowl, in a striped Merla-Mae cup beside a halved apple and cinnamon sticks, at Merla-Mae Ice Cream in London, Ontario
Sept–Oct

Fall Treats & Halloween

Pumpkin spice on our fall menu for a limited time, and some years a Halloween night special. Pictured: our Apple Dandy sundae Fall treats
Pumpkin ice cream pie with a whipped cream border and one slice pulled out, at Merla-Mae Ice Cream in London, Ontario
October

Thanksgiving

Our famous pumpkin ice cream pies, made for the family table. Thanksgiving pies
Merry Christmas ice cream cake with red icing poinsettias, holly and gold sugar, at Merla-Mae Ice Cream in London, Ontario
December

Christmas

Pre-order a Christmas ice cream cake, or grab candy cane treats. Christmas cakes
Chocolate peppermint sundae with fudge, crushed candy cane, whipped cream and mint chocolate thins on a pink boomerang tabletop, at Merla-Mae Ice Cream in London, Ontario
Winter

Festive Winter Desserts

Peppermint sundaes and take-home packs for cozy winter nights. Winter desserts
Round Happy Birthday ice cream cake piped with balloons and a rainbow sprinkle border, at Merla-Mae Ice Cream in London, Ontario
All year

Birthdays

Birthday ice cream cakes in your flavours, colours and decorations. Birthday cakes

Seasonal specials change from year to year. Follow @merlamae on Instagram for this year’s lineup.

Birthdays, milestones & holidays

Ice Cream Cakes for Any Celebration

Every ice cream cake is handcrafted with premium ice cream and rich layers. Build a custom cake with our online order form and we’ll follow up with your price, or pick up one of the ready-made cakes and pies we keep in-store daily.

  • Your flavours, colours & decorations
  • Photo cakes from your own picture
  • Ice cream pies, too
  • Peanut-free & gluten-free on request

In a hurry? Call (519) 438-CAKE. In many cases we can prepare a custom cake within 3–4 hours.

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Round ice cream cake with a pink piped border and blue base, topped with two sprinkle-covered ice cream cones, at Merla-Mae Ice Cream in London, Ontario

1080 Adelaide St. N, London

Every celebration is sweeter at Merla-Mae.

Order a holiday ice cream cake online or call (519) 438-CAKE. New to the free Merla-Mae app? You get a free small cone just for joining, then points on every order.

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