Yes! 🇭🇺 Kürtőskalács, or Chimney Cake, is one of Hungary’s most iconic street desserts — a sweet, yeasted dough rolled in sugar, wrapped around a spit, and baked until golden and caramelized on the outside with a soft, fluffy interior. Traditionally sold at fairs and markets, its sweet aroma fills the air as it turns slowly over glowing embers.
While it’s usually made on a wooden spit over open coals, you can absolutely make it at home in your oven!
🇭🇺 Kürtőskalács – Hungarian Chimney Cake (Oven Version)
🧈 Dough Ingredients:
- 3 ½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour
- 2¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
- ½ cup (120ml) warm milk
- ¼ cup (50g) sugar
- ¼ cup (60g) melted butter
- 2 egg yolks
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional, but traditional)
🍬 Coating:
- ½ cup (100g) sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- Melted butter for brushing