Desserts in Ramadan are always a hot topic; it’s the time when friends and family gather almost every day around the dinner table. This also means that every dessert shop is crafting new recipes, whether based on traditional oriental desserts or by putting a twist on current trends.  

Whether you’re looking to satisfy your sweet tooth after breaking your fast or to impress your guests at a gathering, this guide will help you discover this season’s new delights.  

Here is where to get your desserts this Ramadan and what to try: 

Sultana: The Wow Cake 

This year, Sultana combines rich flavors of chocolate fudge, konafa, and cream with an interesting presentation, making it perfect for Iftar gatherings. The fun begins when you open the box to find instructions telling you to pour chocolate out of a jar into the holes of the cake, You can then break it with the back of a spoon or cut it according to the little white circles on top.  

Nola: Sawabe’ Bibo 

After the buzz surrounding Sawabe’ Gigi last year, Nola raises the bar with Sawabe’ Bibo! It’s perfect for sharing and is perfectly presented in a pink box, though it kind of throws shade at Gigi. 

Tortina: Strawberry Khalsana 

A classic: Konafa with strawberries. Now, Tortina has made it more elegant than ever. A mountain of crispy Konafa with a creamy interior filled with delicious pieces of strawberry.    

B Laban: Loz El Loz 

You can’t have a dessert table without B Laban anymore. This delightful cake full of almonds will have you shamelessly grabbing refills.  

Nude Bakery: Kinder Pistachio Giant Cake Konafa 

This cake not only offers a twist on the current Kunafa Pistachio trend, but it comes in a family size that is enough for everyone at the gathering, or you could keep it in your fridge and continue to enjoy it all week.  

Digs: Soft Date Cake 

Dates are a must on the iftar table so you can continue to indulge in them all night. A perfectly soft and fudgy cake topped with the most flavorful date sauce. 

Simonds: Strawberry Trifle 

A showstopper from Simonds, this beautiful trifle will turn heads all evening. Stunning layers of home-made strawberry jelly and vanilla mousse, between fluffy French genoise cake, topped with lady finger biscuits and juicy fresh strawberry.  

Ara: Kunafa Taro 

No one saw this coming – Kolkas as a dessert? A stunningly purple cake that’s hard to imagine until you taste it yourself.  

Frequently Asked Questions:  

Where can I find these dessert shops? 

Most of the shops have various branches around Cairo, making them easily accessible.  

Do these shops deliver? 

There are several delivery apps that offer delivery services from these shops. It’s, therefore, easy during this busy month to order your desserts anytime without rushing before your gatherings.  

When is the best time to order the desserts? 

It’s best to get them in the morning to midday, whether by going to the shop directly or by delivery. The closer it gets to Iftar time, the higher the risk of not finding your favorite desserts due to high demand.