Cake

Chocolate cake is Israel’s favorite, Maafe Ne’eman survey finds

The bakery chain launched a summer cake and catering collection ahead of International Cake Day, with fruit-based cakes, chilled creams, mousse platters, and seasonal desserts.

Chocolate cake, Maafe Ne’eman
Easy-to-make and delicious banana cake.

The banana cake that will make you finish the whole pan

Ma’afe Ne'eman cakes and desserts, Shavuot 2026.

Say cheese: Ma’afe Ne'eman’s must-have Shavuot desserts are here

Pitzi's Shavuot collection

The best cheesecake in Israel for Shavuot 2026


The new and sweet launches that will conquer the shelves

The big brands are closing 2025 with innovations that speak exactly to the place we love most: indulgence, convenience, and health.

The new launches toward the end of 2025

Delicious works of art, straight from the display case

La Musée Patisserie wants to be Paris in Pardes Hanna.

Le Musée

Grandma’s orange cake? Wait until you see the versions from Greece, Italy, and Morocco

The most homely dessert has received dozens of versions around the world – from Greek Portokalopita, through Sicilian Ricotta and Blood Orange Cake, to Moroccan semolina with coconut and saffron.

 Orange cake

What blessing Is recited over cheesecake? Rabbi Shay Tahan clarifies ahead of Shavuot

Is the “Mezonot” blessing sufficient? And what if there’s a thick layer of cheese? Rabbi Tahan explains: Sometimes two blessings are required – and even two concluding blessings.

 A slice of cheese cake

The best cheesecakes for Shavuot

Dessert consensus, emotional sweep, and indulgence with no limits.

 Lehamim Bakery

Dairy dreams and delights: Trending Israeli cheesecakes ahead of Shavuot

Cheesecake isn’t just a dessert, it’s a Shavuot essential. And this year’s offerings are a testament to its versatility.

Dairy dreams, delights, and daring

The sweetest, the most European: A yeast cake, a little different

In Central and Western Europe, there are many versions of Stollen, the sweet and dense loaf full of flavors and aromas. This is our version.

 Stollen

Step by step with Israel's experts: The perfect chocolate yeast cake

How to make chocolate-filledyeast cake step by step, including tips and an easy recipe that always works.

 Homemade yeast cake with chocolate filling

£25,000 worth of Christmas pies nabbed from Michelin-starred chef in van heist

It remains unclear whether the 2,500 pies, including steak and ale, turkey and cranberry, and butternut squash varieties, were still inside the van when it was recovered.

 How many pies fit in one van?

Delicious here: Sweet pop-ups bringing Europe to the Israeli winter

If you’re looking for some escapism and a way to sweeten the moment, here are two creative pop-ups—one of which also contributes to the community.

 Europe in Israel: Lotus Biscoff Patisserie Pop-Up