Hungarian Chimney Cake Recipe (Kürtőskalács)🇭🇺..

Yesss 😍 the Hungarian Chimney Cake (Kürtőskalács) — one of the most beloved street treats in Hungary! Crispy caramelized outside, soft and fluffy inside, with that sweet cinnamon aroma that fills the air 😋✨

Here’s how you can make it at home (even without a chimney rotisserie!):


🇭🇺 Hungarian Chimney Cake (Kürtőskalács)

Ingredients:

For the dough:

  • 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
  • ¼ cup (50g) sugar
  • ½ cup (120ml) warm milk
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

For coating:

  • ½ cup sugar (for caramelizing)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional but traditional)
  • 2 tbsp melted butter (for brushing)

Optional toppings:

  • Ground walnuts
  • Cocoa powder
  • Coconut flakes
  • Crushed hazelnuts

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