Armenia’s Cult-Favourite Marlenka Honey Cake is Coming to Egypt

There’s a new honey cake entering Egypt’s dessert scene this summer, and it already comes with a serious international following. Marlenka, the Czech Republic-based brand known for its layered Armenian honey cakes, is officially launching in Egypt, bringing with it a decades-old family recipe that dates back generations.

Founded in 2003 by Armenian entrepreneur Gevorg Avetisjan, MARLENKA’s story began in the Czech Republic, but its roots trace back to Armenia, where the original honey cake recipe was passed down within the Avetisjan family. Since then, the brand has become known worldwide for its signature handcrafted cakes, made with soft layers of honey dough and a light caramel-like cream filling, finished with cocoa or chopped walnuts.

As part of its Egypt launch, MARLENKA will introduce its classic honey cake alongside the cocoa-flavoured Kokoa Honey Cake, a chocolate-forward take on the original. The brand is also bringing its bite-sized Honey Nuggets, available in classic, lemon, cocoa, coffee, and cinnamon flavours. More details surrounding the launch are expected to be announced through MARLENKA Egypt’s Instagram account in the coming weeks.