Here’s how to make a Hungarian Kugelhopf Cake (Kuglóf) — a beautifully shaped yeasted cake that’s lightly sweet, tender, and often studded with raisins or nuts. It’s perfect for holidays, Sunday coffee, or any cozy afternoon.
ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º Hungarian Kugelhopf Cake (Kuglóf)
🧾 Ingredients:
- 3 ½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (7g) active dry yeast
- ¾ cup (180ml) lukewarm milk
- ½ cup (100g) sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup (75g) raisins (optional: soaked in rum or warm water)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or almonds (optional)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)