Red Velvet Cake is the ‘marmite/vegemite’ of desserts – you either love it or you hate it.
It is a visually stunning dessert with layers of red cake and white frosting, which gives it an interesting combination of textures and flavours. The cake itself consists of a red-coloured dense sponge and layers of tangy cream cheese frosting. The secret ingredients are buttermilk and vinegar which helps to give it a uniquely moist but crumbly texture.
Where can I find Red Velvet Cake and Ice Cream in Doha?
You can find red velvet cake in many forms across Doha in all the city’s best bakeries and cafes, including cookies, ice cream, whoopie pies and pancakes.
Cafe Murano, Marsa Malaz Kempinksi The Pearl
From September guests can enjoy Red Velvet Mania with a mouthwatering Red Velvet Waffle dessert from Cafe Murano at Marsa Malaz Kempinski.
Opening Times – Mon to Sun 8.00am – 10.00pm. Call +974 4035 5011 or email restaurants.marsamalaz@kempinski.com for enquiries and bookings.
Fouj Cafe, Grand Hamad Street
A modern cafe with a Qatari twist in decor and cuisine. Check out their Red Velvet Cake.
Opening Times: Mon to Sun 7.00am – 11.00pm. Call +974 4431 9552 or email Info@foguecafe.com for more information and bookings.
Magnolia Bakery, Dar Al Salam Mall
This iconic American bakery has many Red Velvet Cake options including Red Velvet Whoopie Pie and Red Velvet Cheesecake.
Opening Times: Mon to Sun 8.00am – 11.00pm. Call +974 4450 9407 for more information and custom cake orders.
Sugar and Spice, Lagoona Mall
This local bakery is popular with the locals and is always busy so you may have to wait to be seated. Enjoy their Red Velvet Cake, Red Velvet Cookie and their stunning Red Velvet Pancakes with Cream Cheese and Blackberries.
Opening Times: Sat to Thurs 9.00am – 10.30pm; Fri 12.30pm – 11pm. Call +974 4411 4456 for more information and custom cake bookings.
Red Velvet Cupcakery, Katara Cultural Village
Brought over from America this cupcakery brand has brought some some fun to Katara with a cupcake-inspired interior design scheme. Enjoy their Red Velvet Ice Cream Sandwich or their signature Red Velvet Milkshake with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and red crystallized sugar.
Opening Times:Mon to Sun 9.00am – 12 midnight; call +974 4408 0700 for enquiries.
Gharissa Ice Cream, Al Wakrah
Enjoy Red Velvet Icecream in the Arabian-style at Gharissa – you can also order Red Velvet Cake and Red Velvet Milkshake.
Gharissa Ice Cream offers home delivery – call +974 6662 8660 for more information.
Shake Shack, Villagio Mall
There is something undefinable about the famous Concretes at Shake Shack…we have tried a few and still can’t get enough. For a cold hit of Red Velvet choose the Red Velvet Concrete which has a creamy custard base blended with a slice of Red Velvet Cake.
Opening Times: Sat to Thurs 12.00pm – midnight; Friday 1.00pm – midnight. Call +974 4413 5395 for enquiries.
Pic Credits: Marsa Malaz Kempinski; Magnolia Bakery; Sugar & Spice; Red Velvet Cupcakery; Gharissa Ice Cream; Shake Shack.