Let Them Eat Cake!

We’re spoilt for choice when it comes to decadent afternoon teas and fancy desserts, but sometimes all it takes is a slice of cake and a good cuppa to make us feel all warm and glowy. Here are eight of the most delicious arrangements of sponge, jam and icing and their perfect partner brews

- Sarah Henson

Tuscan olive oil cake

(DHS130 FOR A WHOLE CAKE)

Where: London Dairy Café

This dessert has garnered a range of diehard fans all over the world and for good reason. The revolutionary olive oil cake is light and incredibly moist with a sweet, soft base and a surprise sour twist. We love the flavours of zesty Valencia orange and Greek extra virgin olive oil. It really is a melt in your mouth delight.

London Dairy Café, La Mer North, Sat to Thur 9am to 1am and Thur to Fri 9am to 2am. Tel: [phone], londondairycafe.com

Aseeda Terrine cake

(DHS45)

Where: Mirzam

An homage to the chocolate terrine cake, which was originally developed by pastry chefs in Tokyo, Mirzam’s version is made with a generous amount of caramelised white Aseeda chocolate and is infused with warming cardamom. It’s creamy and gooey texture makes it perfect to eat slightly warm with a scoop of saffron ice cream on the side. Wash it down with a relaxing cup of Shan Lin Xi Winter Sprout tea (Dhs25).

Mirzam Chocolate Factory, Al Quoz 3, 4th Street, daily 9am to 9pm. Tel: [phone], mirzam.com

Carrot cake

(DHS28)

Where: Roseleaf Café