Honey cake, a beloved dessert with roots in Eastern Europe, has found a sweet spot in Dubai's diverse culinary scene, particularly during the festive seasons. Known for its delicate layers of honey-infused sponge and creamy fillings, this treat has become a favourite among residents seeking a perfect balance of sweetness and texture. If you are new to its charms, here are ten standout honey cakes available across the city.
Jones The Grocer
Jones the Grocer puts a gourmet spin on the classic honey cake. Their honey cake is a delicate balance of moist sponge and cream cheese frosting, gently infused with floral honey for a light, fragrant sweetness and topped with fresh raspberry and flaked honeyed crumbs. Available across their outlets in Dubai. Keep an eye out for seasonal twists, like a saffron-honey fusion, that showcase their culinary creativity. Ideal for sharing, a full cake, serving around twelve, is priced at Dhs 265.
www.jonesthegrocer.com
Artisan Bakers
Artisan Bakers serve up a honey cake that’s all about layered indulgence. With multiple outlets across Dubai, Artisan Bakers is known for its premium cakes and pastries and their honey cake is no exception. Featuring a honey custard cream filling, honey-soaked sponge, and a dusting of honey powder topped with fresh berries, this cake offers a hint of fruitiness and a generous dose of elegance. It's a beautifully balanced option for those with a sweet tooth. Full cakes start from Dhs 149 onward.
www.artisanbakers.ae
Capricorn Bakery
Capricorn Bakery offers honey cakes that are as decadent as they are customisable. Located in Dubai Investment Park, Capricorn Bakery is a must-visit for those who like to curate their own cakes. With their honey cake, you can expect ultra-thin crispy layers filled with luscious honey cream cheese frosting, all wrapped in flavours of honey and caramel and topped with fresh fruits like strawberries and blueberries. The honey and caramel flavours are prominent which offers a truly decadent taste. Whole cakes starting from Dhs 60 onwards.
www.capricornbakery.com
Cakesmith
Known for its inventive bakes, Cakesmith’s honey cake delivers layers of soft, caramelised sponge that taste like a fusion of honey and graham crackers. Sandwiched with burnt honey and whipped cream, this cake is airy, rich and unforgettable. For chocolate lovers, their chocolate honey cake is a standout, featuring cocoa, coffee and mild honey for a deep, moist, and mature flavour profile. Available at their outlet in Al Quoz. Whole cakes start from Dhs 90 onwards.
www.cakesmithdxb.com
Katrina Bakery
Katrina Bakery offers a delightful choice for dessert lovers with its six-layer Russian-style honey cake. Made using pure honey and a mix of whipped and sour cream filling, this airy treat is coated in sponge crumbs for extra texture. Available in Katrina Bakery's multiple outlets in Dubai. For those craving more indulgence, there’s also a chocolate-covered honey cake topped with Belgian chocolate. A classic reimagined, starting at Dhs 68.70 for a whole cake.
www.katrina.ae
Home Bakery
Home Bakery has earned a reputation for generous portions and standout flavours and their honey cake is no exception. You can expect honey sponge cake layered with cream cheese honey syrup, then finished with chopped pecan nuts and caramel frosting, available across their multiple outlets in Dubai. It’s a rich, nutty twist on the traditional honey cake, with a luxurious texture that makes it well worth the Dhs 412 price tag for a full cake.
www.homebakery.ae
Gateaux
The honey cake at Gateaux is uniquely flavoured with a touch of burnt honey for a subtle bitterness that balances the sweetness. With outlets located in Hessa Street and Etihad Mall, Gateaux is loved for its custom cakes and use of premium ingredients. Their honey cake, available for pickup at the Hessa Street branch, is paired with a slightly tangy whipped cream frosting, offering light texture and depth in every bite. Prices for whole cakes start at Dhs 130.
www.gateaux.ae
L’Eto
L’Eto brings elegance to the dessert table with its gluten-free honey cakes, available across its outlets in Dubai. Made with buckwheat honey and almond flour, it delivers a rich, nutty profile that’s both indulgent and health-conscious. Topped with a caramelised honey glaze and served alongside vanilla bean ice cream, it’s a refined treat. Also on offer is a decadent walnut caramel honey cake. Full cakes cost around Dhs 166.
www.menu.letocaffe.com
Namelaka
Namelaka offers a refined take on the classic honey cake. Tucked inside Dubai Hills Mall, their signature honey cake features delicate honey-infused butter layers, each moistened with a tangy sour cream frosting and crowned with crispy meringue. This dessert balances sweet and tart in every bite. Variations include options like raspberry and cherry-infused honey cakes. Cost for whole cakes start from Dhs 378.
@namelaka.dubai
Sisi’s Eatery
Sisi's Eatery offers unique honey cake creations. Their Lotus honey cake features layers filled with lotus cream, topped with lotus crumble and honeycomb. The classic honey cake stands out with moist honey sponge, sour cream, biscoff crunch, raspberries and a drizzle of Australian honey, finished with dried flowers. Located in Dubai Hills Mall, Sisi’s Eatery infuses Austrian charm into every dish, including the honey cakes. Prices for whole cakes start from Dhs 180.
www.sisiseatery.com