Buñuelos Cubanos are traditional Cuban pastries made from a dough of yuca (cassava) and malanga (taro root) that’s shaped into figure-eight twists or spirals, deep-fried until golden, and then soaked in a fragrant anise-scented sugar syrup. Rooted in Spanish colonial traditions, they are especially popular during Christmas and New Year celebrations in Cuban homes. Unlike flour-based Latin buñuelos, the Cuban version has a chewy, crispy texture and a delicate licorice-like aroma. These desserts are often made in batches for large family gatherings and served warm or at room temperature.

Common variations include vanilla or orange zest in the syrup, or simplified versions using only yuca.

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