Mchawcha

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Mchawcha
Type Cake
Place of origin Algeria [1]

Mchawcha is a traditional Algerian Kabyle cake that is often drizzled with honey. [2]

Mchawcha is a sweet thick cake that originates from Algeria. [1] [2] The recipe is simple and it is quick to make, it is often drizzled with honey.

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References

  1. 1 2 The Unexpected Tale of Bastien Bonlivre By Clare Povey
  2. 1 2 Mchawcha – tahboult- Galette Kabyle