Arabic Mastic Cake

What’s on the Arabic Mastic Cake

The Arabic Mastic Cake wears a naked-style finish, with thin layers of cream frosting between visible bands of sponge. Fresh physalis sit open across the top, their papery gold husks peeled back to reveal the orange berry inside. Small clusters of red currants gather between the physalis, their bright red color standing out against the pale cake. A few blueberries scatter across the top as well, adding a deep contrast in color. The cake sits on a round silver cake board, keeping the rustic, layered look as the focal point. So the topping favors fresh fruit over piped decoration, in keeping with the cake’s traditional character. Overall, the fruit does the work that frosting flowers usually do on a more conventional cake.

A Traditional Mastic Gum Flavor

Inside, the sponge carries the aromatic essence of mastic gum, a resin long used in Middle Eastern baking. The flavor comes through as a subtle, refreshing pine note, rather than an overpowering one. Because the cake stays soft and fluffy, the mastic flavor stays light rather than heavy or resinous. It suits guests who already know the taste from traditional desserts, as well as anyone curious to try it for the first time. Overall, it offers a more distinctive option than a standard vanilla or chocolate cake, especially for guests who enjoy regional flavors. Even so, the fruit topping keeps every slice fresh, balancing the warmth of the mastic underneath.

Delivery and More Cake Options

Red Roses Flower delivers the Arabic Mastic Cake same-day across Amman. Browse Cake & More for the rest of our cake range. Or add a bouquet from our Birthday collection for a fuller gift. Pair it with a Congratulations & Graduation arrangement too, if the occasion calls for it.