Perfect choice, Ashley! Kürtőskalács (Hungarian Chimney Cake) 🇭🇺 is one of Hungary’s most famous street desserts — sweet yeast dough wrapped around a wooden spit, baked until golden, then rolled in sugar and toppings. Traditionally made over open charcoal, but you can also bake it at home in the oven.
Kürtőskalács (Hungarian Chimney Cake) Recipe
Ingredients (for 6 cakes)
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) instant yeast
- ½ cup warm milk
- ½ cup sugar (plus extra for coating)
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup butter, melted
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For coating:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- Melted butter (for brushing)
Optional toppings: ground walnuts, cocoa, coconut flakes, or even sprinkles