Cake shop for Easter and Ramadan – in pictures

  • Head chef Ajandha inspects the Egg Explosion Blondies. SugarMoo, in Al Quoz, Dubai, creates cakes and other desserts during a busy weekend, in which Easter coincides with Ramadan. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Head chef Ajandha inspects the Egg Explosion Blondies. SugarMoo, in Al Quoz, Dubai, creates cakes and other desserts during a busy weekend, in which Easter coincides with Ramadan. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • SugarMoo head chef Ajandha decorates nests of Rice Krispies with chocolate eggs. The cream topping is flavoured with either rose or mango.
    SugarMoo head chef Ajandha decorates nests of Rice Krispies with chocolate eggs. The cream topping is flavoured with either rose or mango.
  • Chocolate and red velvet Easter truffles.
    Chocolate and red velvet Easter truffles.
  • Chef de partie Gayan takes cake out of the oven.
    Chef de partie Gayan takes cake out of the oven.
  • Pistachio cakes are topped with orange-blossom jam.
    Pistachio cakes are topped with orange-blossom jam.
  • Head chef Ajandha prepares kunafa cheesecake.
    Head chef Ajandha prepares kunafa cheesecake.
  • Letters are cut out of fondant.
    Letters are cut out of fondant.
  • Yellow fondant stars.
    Yellow fondant stars.
  • Chef Ajandha prepares Umm Ali.
    Chef Ajandha prepares Umm Ali.
  • Mango cream is piped on to nests made of Rice Krispies.
    Mango cream is piped on to nests made of Rice Krispies.
  • Kunafa cheesecake fuses Arabic and European traditions.
    Kunafa cheesecake fuses Arabic and European traditions.
  • Red velvet spring 'cakesicles' with an Easter bunny theme.
    Red velvet spring 'cakesicles' with an Easter bunny theme.
  • Halwa and pistachio chewy melts and pistachio and Nutella maamoul on display.
    Halwa and pistachio chewy melts and pistachio and Nutella maamoul on display.
  • More red velvet spring cakesicles, this time resembling chicks.
    More red velvet spring cakesicles, this time resembling chicks.
  • Sea-themed decorations are made for a cake.
    Sea-themed decorations are made for a cake.
  • Icing is garnished with Mini Eggs.
    Icing is garnished with Mini Eggs.
  • Easter truffles are available in chocolate and red velvet varieties and come in pastel colours.
    Easter truffles are available in chocolate and red velvet varieties and come in pastel colours.