What We Are Eating Today: Itra Desserts, delicious treats — just minus the eggs

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Updated 15 October 2022
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What We Are Eating Today: Itra Desserts, delicious treats — just minus the eggs

Although eggs are a great source of protein for a healthy diet and an essential ingredient in desserts and baked goodies, they are concerning for those with an allergy.

But if you are allergic to eggs and craving a dessert in the Makkah region, then Itra Dessert is the place for you as it specializes in eggless goodies and cakes.

With an array of fresh and delicious options, Itra’s banoffee pie, which is a very popular dessert in the UK, boasts a buttery cracker crust for the base, is filled with bananas, toffee and dulce de leche, and garnished with shaved chocolate.

The shop’s premium desserts include the ultra-creamy cheesecake garnished with seasonal fruit. It is offered with flavors such as strawberry, mango, blackberry and raspberry.

Itra’s cheesecake is also available with a chocolate cocoa filling topped with the fruit of your choice.

The outlet also sells a rich chocolate cake with a fine ganache, as well as a refreshing orange variety.

Itra prides itself on the presentation of its products, making sure the customer receives picture-perfect sides and a look that is flawless from all directions, especially above.

It also offers portions in tiny sizes, which are ideal for any social occasion or as a personal treat.

Pre-orders are available via direct messages on WhatsApp if you require large quantities or live outside Makkah. For information and more details, visit Instagram page @itra.dessert.
 


Iraqi director nominated at Directors Guild of America Awards for ‘The President’s Cake’

Updated 10 January 2026
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Iraqi director nominated at Directors Guild of America Awards for ‘The President’s Cake’

DUBAI: Iraqi director Hasan Hadi this week received a Directors Guild of America Awards nomination for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in First-Time Theatrical Feature Film for his debut, “The President’s Cake.”

Set in 1990s Iraq, the film follows Lamia, a young girl tasked with preparing a birthday cake for the country’s leader — a mandatory assignment that places her under intense pressure. As she races to gather the ingredients, the stakes grow higher, with the threat of serious consequences if she fails.

Hadi’s film is shortlisted in the category alongside Eva Victor for “Sorry, Baby,” Alex Russell for “Lurker,” Charlie Polinger for “The Plague,” and Harry Lighton for “Pillion.”

Also in the running for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in a Theatrical Feature Film are Guillermo del Toro for “Frankenstein,” Chloe Zhao for “Hamnet,” Ryan Coogler for “Sinners,”Josh Safdie for “Marty Supreme,” and Paul Thomas Anderson for “One Battle After Another.”

“The President’s Cake” has also been shortlisted for the Academy Award for International Feature Film.