Carvel Characters

Over the years, Carvel has created character cakes that are not only delicious but have captured our guests' imaginations. Cookie Puss, Fudgie the Whale and Hug Me The Bear have become a tradition for many fans, who wouldn’t have a celebration without them.

Fudgie The Whale^®

Born in 1977

NAME: FUDGIE THE WHALE
ALIAS: A Whale Of A Cake, SECRET SANTA
BORN: June 1, 1977
BIRTHPLACE: The Fudge Sea
FAVORITE CELEBRITY: Jimmy Fallon and Kelly Ripa
SPIRIT ANIMAL: Human

Fudgie the Whale is now over 40, but most people say he still has the energy of a fudge whale half his age. He is Carvel’s most popular cake and spokeswhale. His responsibilities at the office include leading The Fudgie Fanatics, celebrating events, birthdays and, of course, Father’s Day and all whale and aquamarine relations. During the Christmas season, the world’s most famous fudge whale also plays Santa at thousands of parties around Carvel’s many regions.

Fudgie The Whale Through The Years

As with any artist, the iconic Fudgie has grown and changed over the years

1977 Fudgie is born on June 1st
1980 Fudgie appears in his first commercial
1982 Fudgie works the crowds at Mets and Yankees games
2006 Homer Simpson gets Marge a “To a Whale of a Wife” Fudgie for his wedding cake
2007 Fudgie becomes the official spokeswhale of Carvel^®
2010 On “The Office,” Andy requests a Fudgie the Whale^® Cake
2012 On the FX show Archer, Sterling Archer refers to Fudgie the Whale^®
2017 Fudgie turns 40.
2018 Fudgie the Beer is released as a limited-time partnership with Captain Lawrence Brewery.

Cookie Puss^®

Born in 1972

NAME: COOKIE PUSS
ALIAS: CELESTIAL PERSON - C.P.
BORN: September 23, 1972
BIRTHPLACE: PLANET BIRTHDAY
FAVORITE FLAVORS: YES
FAVORITE HOLIDAY: ALL OF THEM

Cookie Puss® has a long, storied history with Carvel®. Cookie Puss® was born on the Planet Birthday and came to Earth to spread birthday cheer. Old television commercials show Cookie Puss® flying through space in his saucer-shaped UFO. The television advertisements speak of him being an alien but very friendly. Even with all the tabloid reports, it is possible that Mr. Puss was developed by Carvel® to look like Carvel’s founder Tom Carvel.

Hug Me The Bear^® Cake

Born in 1985-ish but it's hard to tell with bears

NAME: HUG ME THE BEAR® CAKE
ALIAS: CRUNCHIE BEAR
BORN: 1985-ish, BUT IT'S HARD TO TELL WITH BEARS
BIRTHPLACE: TOM CARVEL'S IMAGINATION
FAVORITE PASTIME: HIBERNATING
FAVORITE HOLIDAY: ALL OF THEM

Carvel’s Hug Me Bear® is shrouded in mystery. Nobody knows exactly where he came from or how he came to join Carvel’s cakes. Some believe he was a teddy bear that was left in a Carvel® freezer and magically turned into an ice cream cake. Others claim he is a rare breed from deep in the forests of New York state, where the bears are known for their crunchy coat, their clothing and their amazing taste.

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