I asked some people for their opinions on ice cream vs. cake. But first, let’s take a look at some history behind both.
Ice cream is believed to have existed as far back as the second century B.C., although no specific inventor or date has been documented. Around 1295, Marco Polo returned from the Far East to Italy with a recipe resembling what we now call “sherbet.” Historians think that this recipe evolved into ice cream sometime in the 16th century. Ice cream was first introduced to America around 1744.
Fun Fact: Waffle cones were invented at the World’s Fair in St. Louis in 1904. The man selling ice cream ran out of cups, so the waffle seller rolled up a waffle and started serving ice cream in it!
The first cakes were made by the ancient Egyptians, although historians say they were nothing like today’s cakes. In the mid-17th century, Europeans are said to have adapted the Egyptians’ recipe into something closer to modern cakes. By the 19th century, cake had become more popular. At the time, cake was considered a luxury because ingredients like sugar and chocolate were very expensive.
Then I asked some students and teachers whether they preferred ice cream or cake.
Lily Taylor:
“Ice cream, because cake is too dry.”
Libby Lehman:
“Cake, because I don’t like the way ice cream makes my teeth feel.”
Mrs. Bellini:
“Cake, because dairy is not my friend. Plus, I like the cake part of cake, not the frosting.”
Mr. Wyland:
“Ice cream is better than cake! You can add toppings, have different flavors, and eating it in a cone is just like having cake! Plus, when it’s from Uncle Bob’s, it’s even better.”
Everly Wettstein:
“I would say ice cream, because it comes in so many flavors and it’s cold and refreshing on a hot day.”
Mylee Kent:
“I like ice cream better because I love how sweet it is, and I love that there are so many flavors.”
Marley Culp:
“I think ice cream is better because it’s refreshing on a hot day, soothing for a dry throat, and it’s just amazing.”
Nicholas Selvey:
“I would say cake because it’s tastier and easier to store, so you can save it for another time.”
