What is Chimney Cake?

Kürtőskalács is made from sweet, yeast dough, of which a strip is spun and then wrapped around a truncated cylinder–shaped baking spit, and rolled in granulated sugar. It is roasted in a special oven while basted with oil, until its surface cooks to a golden-brown colour. During the baking process the sugar stuck on the kürtőskalács caramelises and forms a shiny, crispy crust. The surface of the cake is then topped with additional ingredients such as ground walnut, sugar, coconut or cinnamon.