Publix, the Florida-based grocery chain celebrated for its iconic subs and friendly service, has taken one of its most beloved bakery items—the Chantilly Cake—and given it a refreshing summer makeover. The supermarket is now offering a limited-edition Chantilly Cake Ice Cream, and it’s already gaining serious attention from dessert fans.
The original Berry Chantilly Cake, a staple in the Publix bakery section, features layers of soft vanilla sponge infused with almond flavor, light mascarpone chantilly frosting, and fresh berries like strawberries and blueberries. Now, those same indulgent flavors have been transformed into a frozen treat, featuring a white cake ice cream base swirled with berries and studded with almond-flavored cake pieces.
“Our limited-edition Chantilly Cake Ice Cream was inspired by our Chantilly Cake, found in the bakery, which is a customer favorite,” said Lindsey Willis, media relations manager at Publix Super Markets. “You can find this [ice cream] flavor in most stores now through the summer.”
Fans are taking to social media to express their excitement. One Reddit user called the ice cream “absolutely delicious,” comparing it to a white birthday cake enhanced with a berry swirl and mini cake chunks. Another added, “It’s storming here, but now I don’t even care—I’m getting some.”
The move comes amid growing competition in the frozen dessert space, with other retailers tapping into similar flavors. Earlier this year, Whole Foods released a Berry Chantilly Latte based on its own best-selling cake, and it offers a vegan spin through the 365 by Whole Foods Market Almondmilk Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert. Fans often compare the two grocery chains’ takes on Chantilly cake, sparking lively debates online about which version reigns supreme.
In addition to the Chantilly Cake flavor, Publix is also rolling out other seasonal options such as Piña Colada and Peanut Butter Pretzel, adding to the buzz around its latest ice cream offerings.
As shoppers search for refreshing summer desserts and explore ice cream franchise opportunities or evaluate ice cream franchise costs, innovations like these highlight how grocery chains are not only catering to cravings but setting new trends in frozen sweets.
With the success of this frozen spin on a fan-favorite cake, customers are already dreaming of future releases—perhaps a frozen yogurt or even a candy bar variation. Until then, those lucky enough to find the limited-edition flavor are stocking up for the season.
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