Ice-Cream Sundae Cob

A traditional ice cream sundae is generally ice cream topped with a flavoured syrup, whipped cream and sprinkles or a cherry. However, there are plenty of flavours for you to explore – from your favourite biscuits to chocolates and even lollies. 

There’s no one easy answer as to why this popular treat is called a sundae. One theory is that the term sundae is derived from the tradition of serving ice cream with syrup on Sundays in the late 19th century. Another is that a pharmacist Charles Sonntag, who created the treat, named it after himself. The original name was Sonntag, which means Sunday in German. 

The main difference between ice cream and a sundae is the sundae is a specific type of dessert. A sundae is often considered to be a more indulgent and elaborate version of a plain ice cream cone. Sundaes also typically come with toppings and are presented in a glass or bowl.