Hungarian Chimney Cake Recipe (Kürtőskalács)🇭🇺

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.

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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

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