🇭🇺 Hungarian Chimney Cake (Kürtőskalács)

Hungarian Chimney Cake, known as Kürtőskalács, is one of Hungary’s most recognizable sweet street treats. Made from a soft, lightly sweetened yeast dough, it is wrapped around a cylindrical mold, brushed with butter, coated with sugar, and baked until golden and caramelized.

The result is a beautifully crisp outside, a soft and tender interior, and an irresistible aroma of toasted sugar. It is traditionally enjoyed warm and can be finished with cinnamon, walnuts, cocoa, coconut, or other favorite toppings.

Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 4 cups (500 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons (7 g) active dry yeast
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) warm milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 tablespoons (60 g) melted butter
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Coating

  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For Brushing

  • 3 tablespoons melted butter

Optional Toppings

  • Finely chopped walnuts
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Shredded coconut
  • Crushed hazelnuts

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