YouTube Celebrates Kunafa: A Sweet Yoodle and Creative Challenges!

18 May, 2025

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YouTube Arabia team


A GIF showing hands making Kunafa, then the smoking hot dish is served on a plate next to the YouTube logo which is a red rectangle with curved edges and a white play button

Get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth because something delicious is baking on YouTube this World Baking Day! We’re thrilled to announce a brand-new Yoodle that’s sure to bring a smile to your face, celebrating none other than the beloved dessert of the Middle East – Kunafa!

This World Baking Day, our Yoodle is a vibrant tribute to the rich culinary heritage that kunafa represents across the Middle East & North Africa and beyond. From its crispy, golden threads to its gooey, cheesy center and that perfect drizzle of syrup, kunafa holds a special place in our hearts (and stomachs!).

To make this celebration even sweeter, we teamed up with 4 incredible YouTube creators from across the region to take on some truly unique kunafa challenges. You won't believe the creativity and passion they brought to the table!

A group of five people, four standing and one leaning on a table, pose together. They are all wearing black aprons with "KunaFaYoodle" written on them, and a YouTube play button logo. The woman on the far left, wearing a black hijab and a pink shirt, holds a YouTube play button plaque and smiles, gesturing with her right hand. Next to her stands a man in a white t-shirt and a red baseball cap, also smiling. In the center, another man in a chef's coat stands, smiling faintly. A man in a dark denim jacket leans on the table in front of them, pointing at a YouTube play button plaque he holds. On the far right, a woman in a white shirt with an ornate collar smiles widely, extending her arms in a welcoming gesture. The background features windows and a dark wall with what appears to be a collage of images.

Get ready to watch as they push the boundaries of this classic dessert, attempting everything from crafting the smallest kunafa plate imaginable to exploring unique new variations like a tiramisu kunafa or a salty cheese kunafa.


So, this World Baking Day, after you've admired our delightful kunafa Yoodle, head over to YouTube and dive into a world of delicious content. Discover new recipes, be inspired by our creators' challenges, and perhaps even try your hand at baking your own batch of kunafa!

Happy World Baking Day!