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Golden brown Chimney Cake coated in cinnamon sugar.
Crispy Chimney Cake coated in caramelized sugar and fragrant cinnamon.

Chimney Cake (Kürtőskalács)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
The magic of Chimney Cake lies in the radiant heat of the embers. As the sugar coating melts onto the dough, it forms a hard, crispy caramel armor, while the dough inside remains soft and steaming. This contrast makes it irresistible.
🕒 Prep Time 1 hr 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 5 servings
🔥 Calories 400 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Rolling pin or heat-proof cylinder (e.g., beer can wrapped in foil)
  • Pastry brush

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1 ✓

Prepare the yeast dough using the base ingredients and let it rise until doubled.

Tip: A well-developed gluten network holds the shape on the baking form.
2 ✓

Roll into long ropes and wind them around the buttered mold, slightly overlapping the strips.

Tip: Roll the mold on the counter to flatten the dough strips and help them stick together.
3 ✓

Brush with melted butter and roll in granulated sugar.

Tip: Butter aids heat transfer, and the sugar caramelizes to form the signature crunchy crust.
4 ✓

Bake while rotating continuously until the sugar turns golden brown.

Tip: If baking in an oven, place the mold on a rack and turn it frequently.

Recipe FAQ

Why did it fall off the mold?
The dough was too soft, or you didn't press the strips together after winding.
Why did the sugar burn?
It was too close to the heat source. Sugar caramelizes rapidly above 320°F and burns quickly. Constant rotation is key!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Milk (lukewarm)
  • 1 packet Active Dry Yeast (0.25 oz)
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter (melted)
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar (for coating)
  • 2 tsp Cinnamon