Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cakes: Prices, Sizes and How to Order (2026)
Quick answer
Dairy Queen ice cream cakes typically cost about $26.99 for an 8-inch round and $34.99 for a 10-inch round, with Blizzard cakes around $29.99. An 8-inch serves about 8 to 10 people. You can design a custom cake online and pick it up 24 to 72 hours later, or buy a ready-made cake at participating stores.
Key facts
| 8-inch round | About $26.99; serves about 8 to 10 |
|---|---|
| 10-inch round | About $34.99; serves about 12 to 16 |
| Blizzard cake | About $29.99 |
| Custom order pickup | 24 to 72 hours after you order |
| Photo cakes | Many designs let you add a photo |
How much do Dairy Queen ice cream cakes cost?
A Dairy Queen ice cream cake typically costs about $26.99 for an 8-inch round, $34.99 for a 10-inch round and $29.99 for a Blizzard cake. These are estimated typical U.S. prices. DQ franchise owners set their own cake prices, and a franchise cake page we read says plainly that prices vary by location, so check your store before you order.
Per person, the cakes are cheaper than they look. An 8-inch cake at about $26.99 works out to roughly $2.70 to $3.37 a serving, and a 10-inch at about $34.99 comes to about $2.19 to $2.92. Cut into 16 slices, a 10-inch cake costs less per guest than a small vanilla cone (about $2.59). Sheet cakes cost more, but our price list doesn't include one yet, so ask your store. If you only need dessert for two, DQ cupcakes are the smaller option, and from Nov. 2 to 29, 2026, DQ is selling two cupcakes for $6.
What sizes do Dairy Queen cakes come in?
Dairy Queen cakes come in 8-inch and 10-inch rounds and a sheet cake, and some stores also make heart and log shapes. DQ's Canadian cake page puts the 8-inch at 8 to 10 servings, the 10-inch at 12 to 16 and the sheet at 20 to 24, and a U.S. franchise's cake page gives similar ranges, so treat these as guides rather than fixed numbers.
The classic DQ cake is all frozen dessert: vanilla and chocolate soft serve around a center of fudge and cookie crunch, with no sponge cake inside. Blizzard cakes swap the chocolate layer for a Blizzard flavor such as OREO, DQ's best-selling cake. A slice is a real dessert, too: using DQ's official calories for its store-made round and sheet cakes, a serving comes to about 350 to 470 calories, depending on the size and how many slices you cut. The table has the numbers.
| Cake | Serves (DQ guidance) | Typical price | Calories, whole cake | Calories per serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-inch round | 8 to 10 | About $26.99 | 3,760 | About 376 to 470 |
| 10-inch round | 12 to 16 | About $34.99 | 5,570 | About 348 to 464 |
| Sheet cake | 20 to 24 | Not in our price list | 8,480 | About 353 to 424 |
| Blizzard cake | Varies by size | About $29.99 | Varies by flavor | Varies |
How do you order a Dairy Queen cake online?
You order a custom Dairy Queen cake on DQ's cake page at dairyqueen.com. Pick a store that makes DQ cakes, choose a design, then set the icing colors and the message. DQ says custom orders can be picked up 24 to 72 hours after you place them, so order at least two or three days ahead for a birthday, and earlier on busy weekends.
Some franchise owners also take cake orders by phone, through the DQ app, or for delivery through apps like DoorDash, Uber Eats or Grubhub, but that varies by store. If you need a cake delivered, check your store's options first. Personalized designs have to be ordered ahead, so plan on a wait for any cake with a custom message.
Can Dairy Queen put a photo on a cake?
Yes. Many Dairy Queen cake designs let you add a photo when you order online, printed as an edible image on the top. DQ's cake page says designs let you personalize colors, add photos and more, and DQ's Canadian cake page calls this a PhotoCake image. Not every design supports a photo, and not every store makes photo cakes, so pick a store first and look for the photo option in the design you choose.
A clear, well-lit photo with the main subject centered is the safest choice for printing.
Does Dairy Queen have cakes in store?
Yes, at many participating stores. DQ keeps ready-made cakes, including Blizzard cakes, in a freezer case that you can buy and take home the same day. A U.S. franchise describes it as first come, first served, so the selection depends on what's left when you arrive. Ready-made cakes come with standard decorations rather than a custom message.
Call ahead if you need a particular flavor or size on short notice. For the rest of DQ's treats and prices, see the Dairy Queen menu, and for Blizzard flavors and sizes, our Dairy Queen Blizzard prices guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is there real cake inside a Dairy Queen ice cream cake?
No. A classic Dairy Queen ice cream cake has no sponge or baked cake layer. It's made of DQ vanilla and chocolate soft serve with a center of fudge and cookie crunch, then frosted and decorated. Blizzard cakes replace the chocolate soft serve with a Blizzard flavor, such as OREO, mixed through the layer.
Can you get a Dairy Queen cake delivered?
At some stores, yes. Dairy Queen franchise owners decide whether to offer delivery, and some list cakes, cupcakes and Blizzard cakes on delivery apps like DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub. Custom-decorated cakes usually have to be ordered ahead and picked up. Check your store's page or call it to see what it offers.
How should you serve a Dairy Queen ice cream cake?
Let a Dairy Queen ice cream cake sit out for about 20 minutes before cutting, so it softens a little. Cut it with a serrated knife dipped in warm water. Serving on chilled plates helps each slice hold its shape longer. Put leftovers back in the freezer right away.
Does Dairy Queen sell cupcakes?
Yes. Dairy Queen sells ice cream cupcakes at participating stores, a single-serve version of its cakes. From Nov. 2 to 29, 2026, DQ is offering two cupcakes for $6 as a Friendsgiving deal at participating U.S. locations. Cupcakes are a good pick when you don't need a whole cake.
More about Dairy Queen
Prices, calories and hours for every item are on our Dairy Queen menu page.
Sources
Prices are typical U.S. prices and vary by location. Last checked November 2026.
- Dairy Queen: DQ Cakes — used for Online design of custom cakes; pickup 24 to 72 hours after ordering; ready-made and Blizzard cakes at participating stores; OREO Blizzard cake best-selling; photos on many designs
- Dairy Queen Canada: DQ Cakes — used for Servings for 8-inch, 10-inch and sheet cakes; PhotoCake image; fudge and crunch center with vanilla and chocolate soft serve
- BayDQ (U.S. DQ franchise): DQ Cakes — used for Prices vary by location; no cake inside; shapes; in-store first come, first served; delivery apps; serving tips
- Dairy Queen U.S. nutrition facts: treats (current as of Aug. 26, 2024) — used for Whole-cake calories for store-made 8-inch, 10-inch and sheet cakes
- International Dairy Queen: DQ Sweetens the Season with Irresistible Deals (Oct. 26, 2026) — used for Two cupcakes for $6, Nov. 2 to 29, 2026