There are different types of ice cream cones, each with its unique flavor, texture, and ingredients. Although it may seem minor, the choice of cone can affect the entire ice cream experience, making it crucial to find the perfect cone that suits you. Ice cream without a cone feels like it’s missing something. For customers, picking an ice cream cone is as exciting as choosing their favorite ice cream flavor, because each type of cone has its unique characteristics. Do you know the difference between common waffle cones, sugar cones, and cake cones?
Waffle cones
The waffle cone is made from waffle batter and has a signature lattice pattern on its surface. It has a crispier texture and is often thicker and harder than the other two cones. Waffle cones usually have a rich flavor due to the presence of eggs and more butter.
It’s heated on a griddle through a special waffle iron, forming a cone with a unique grid texture. The waffle cone has a crispy texture and sometimes has a slight caramelization on the edges, providing a rich layer of texture to the ice cream.
Sugar cones
The sugar cone is mainly made from a mixture of fine granulated sugar, flour, and a small amount of oil. It has a relatively thin texture and a smooth appearance. The surface is sometimes covered with a layer of fine sugar granules to add extra sweetness.
It pours the batter into a special mold, heats and spins it into a cone shape, and then quickly cools it to shape. Compared with waffle cones, frosting cones are thinner and have a crisper texture, but are not as crispy as waffle cones, making them suitable for consumers who want a lighter taste.
Cake cones
Cake cones, also called wafer cones, are made of something similar to sponge cake, with a softer texture. They are usually thinner and more fragile than waffle cones and frosting cones. It’s made by baking cake batter in a mold to form light cake layers, which are then rolled into a tube.
The cake tube has a delicate texture and a certain degree of moisture and is not as brittle and hard as a waffle tube or frosting tube. It provides a gentle way to carry ice cream and is suitable for people who do not like a too hard and crisp taste.
How to choose a suitable ice cream cone machine?
For the first two: waffle cones and sugar cones, we provide a specialized commercial waffle/sugar cone machine, which is specially used to produce ice cream cones with a crisper texture.
We also have a special ice cream cone making machine for cake cones or wafer cones, which can produce ice cream cones with high quality and save labor costs.
We would be happy for you to inquire about more machine details. If you are interested in producing ice cream cones, please contact us as soon as possible!