
Hungarian Chimney Cake, known as Kürtőskalács, is one of Hungary’s most iconic pastries. Made from sweet yeast dough wrapped around a wooden spit, baked until golden, then coated in sugar that caramelizes into a crisp crust, it’s soft and fluffy inside with an irresistible crunchy exterior. Popular toppings include cinnamon sugar, chopped walnuts, cocoa, coconut, and colorful sprinkles.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Rise Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Bake Time: 18–22 minutes
Total Time: About 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 chimney cakes
Cuisine: Hungarian
Difficulty: Intermediate
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Authentic Hungarian street food
- Crispy caramelized exterior
- Soft, fluffy interior
- Customizable with your favorite toppings
- Perfect for holidays, fairs, and family gatherings
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 500 g (4 cups) all-purpose flour
- 7 g (2¼ teaspoons) instant yeast
- 250 ml (1 cup) warm milk
- 75 g (⅓ cup) granulated sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 60 g (¼ cup) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
For Brushing
- 60 g (¼ cup) melted butter
For the Coating
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Choose one or more toppings:
- Ground cinnamon
- Cocoa powder
- Chopped walnuts
- Shredded coconut
- Chocolate sprinkles
- Rainbow sprinkles
Kitchen Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Stand mixer (optional)
- Rolling pin
- Chimney cake molds or heatproof metal cylinders
- Baking tray
- Pastry brush
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