7 Places for Yummy Cupcakes in Cairo
Today we celebrate small versions of chocolate sweetness, cupcakes as it is national chocolate cupcake day. We did not know such a day existed either, but we are happy it does because it gives us an excuse to indulge in those satisfying treats.
By: Aliaa Elsherbini
Here are 7 places to help you get your cupcake fix.
The Batter Half & Co.
Found in the main areas of Cairo, Zamalek, New Cairo, and Sheikh Zayed, The Batter Half & Co. serves your sweet tooth with innovative desserts and customized cakes (including cupcakes).
P.S: They are masters of cake pops.
Read our review of The Batter Half & Co.
Phone: 02 27370036
Address: 17 Mohammad Mazhar St., Zamalek, Cairo
Devour Cupcakes
Devour is the heaven of cupcakes with so many flavor choices to satisfy every ounce of sugar craving. They are located in Mohandesseen and 6 of October to cater to everyone who loves those small but dense treats.
Phone: 0101 933 3398
Locations:
- Mohandeseen
- Sheikh Zayed, Galleria 40
- North Coast
Cake Café
Did you know that Cake Café makes delicious chocolate cupcakes? Besides blessing us with freshly baked cakes and sandwiches, they have a small section for cupcakes with three flavors to choose from. And like all the other items there, their cupcakes are nothing short of flavorsome and rich.
Locations:
- Zamalek, 010 23505014
- Villa Babushka Capital, 010 26659722
- Palm Hills, 010 66317822
- Pyramid Hills, 010 99442621
- Swan Lake, 010 22508989
- Hacienda, 010 32008666
Cupcake Boutique
Menna Adel, the woman behind the Cupcake Boutique, is trying to bake the world a better place through her online cupcake shop. It’s simple, you choose the flavors you want, you order through Facebook or Instagram, and leave the rest to Menna.
Phone: 0103 333 2225
Address: 1st District 6 October City, Giza
Carousel Pastries
With 20 flavors of cupcakes, Carousel Pastries takes the lead in home baking offering a wide variety in equally as tasty flavors.
Carousel also does customized birthday cakes and sweet treats to suit all of your occasions.
Phone: 0101 644 6688
Address: 57 El Horreya Street, Heliopolis
Dina Cantina
Serving the Egyptian community since 2004 with delicious cupcakes and cake, Dina Cantina bakes fresh treats that will satisfy your sweet tooth.
Phone: 0100 008 3804 – 0100 008 3807
Locations:
- Downtown Katameya mall, New Cairo
- 50th street inside Watanya gas station, Zahraa Al-Maadi
Nino’s Bakery
An online family run business, Nino’s bakery provides happiness in the form of customized cupcakes, cakes, scrumptious biscuits, and candy bars. You can order by phone or through their social media channels, and they are guaranteed to deliver with love and on time.
Phone: 01023147888
Address: 50 Mossadak street, Dokki
The Bunny Chow doesn’t actually have any bunnies. Instead, it has shredded chicken cooked with spicy curry that is put in half a hollowed out bread loaf and that’s what makes it pretty interesting.
Pasta is wonderful with all sauces and toppings, but have you ever tried the Italian delicacy Cacio e Pepe? It’s great in all its simplicity, comprising mainly of spaghetti, cheese and pepper; hence, the name Cacio e Pepe.
Slow-cooked to perfection is the hearty Boeuf Bourguignon. Originally from France, this dish will fill and warm you up on cold days. It contains beef, obviously, mushroom, carrots, onions and is sometimes served with mashed potatoes.
Barramundi is a type of fish that is famous in Australia. You can find it fried, grilled, baked, barbequed or steamed and served with lemon and dill butter.
Basically French fries with a twist, Poutine can either be made with french fries or sweet potato fries and the best part is that it has gravy and cheese. What a combo!
Vegans and vegetarians will love this one! Som Tam is full of flavors and crunchy ingredients. It’s a salad made with papaya, peppers, carrots, green beans, tomatoes, peanuts and seasoned with sweet and sour dressing, chilli peppers and lime juice.
Arepa is a traditional bread that came from Venezuela. It is made with cornmeal and buttermilk which makes it extra soft. It can be filled with shredded meat or chicken, cheese or even sweet fillings.
Poke is so delicious and healthy you’ll be wiping the bowl clean! A poke bowl contains some fresh ingredients like raw fish, avocado, edamame, mango, cucumber, carrots and any seasonal vegetables or fruits and steamed rice. It could also be made with chicken or beef and sprinkled with sesame seeds.
This tender beef dish bursts with the flavors of West Sumatra, Indonesia. It is cooked with coconut milk, turmeric, ginger, garlic, coriander, cumin, onion, pepper and lime. Usually served with white rice.
Pad Thai is a pretty well known Thai dish that contains rice noodles, chicken, tofu, vegetables, peanuts, eggs, garlic and peppers. You’ll find sweet, salty, spicy and sour flavors all in one dish.
Dim Sum or dumplings are a Chinese delight. Deep-fried or steamed, dumplings can be filled with beef, chicken, vegetables or pork. They’re delicious on their own but even more amazing dipped in soy sauce.
Whether you’re a fan of meat, lamb, chicken or fish, a tagine is one dish you must try! A slow-cooked stew made the Moroccan way, a tajine is made with one type of meat and vegetables and spiced with turmeric, cinnamon, saffron, paprika, ginger and cumin and served with couscous.
You probably have never heard of this American dish that mixes okra with chicken, sausage, celery, bell peppers and onions with a thick red sauce.
Do you know why everyone loves noodles so much? It all started with the yummy ramen dish. Full of flavors, ramen is a Japanese noodle soup that usually contains mushrooms, seaweed, chicken or beef, spring onions and a soft-boiled egg, seasoned by soy sauce or miso.
Ceviche is basically fresh raw shrimp seasoned with lemon or lime and spiced with chili peppers or chopped onions, salt, oil and coriander.
Minced beef cooked with curry, raisins, and onion, topped a creamy egg-based golden layer is what a Bobotie is and it’s South Africa’s national dish.
These light, fluffy, delicious custard tarts are just what you’ll want after a meal. The creamy Portuguese custard egg tart is a pastry you have to try.
If you’re really into spices and fermented vegetables, Kimchi is one side dish you’ll like. Kimchi pairs up nicely with any dish that needs a little spicing up and it’s mainly fermented cabbage and radish.
The Goi Cuon is a kind of spring roll, filled with prawns or shrimps, rice noodles, vegetables and peanuts, wrapped in rice paper. You dip it in hoisin or chili sauce with peanuts.
Paneer is a type of fresh cheese that is usually cooked with a heavy sauce and served with Indian bread or rice. This dish is the perfect combo of creaminess and spiciness.
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