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The magic of chimney cake

2023. 10. 13.

The chimney cake

Many people think that the chimney cake got its name from the horn instrument. However, this is a mistake! The name actually refers to the chimney. It is no coincidence that it is called "chimney cake" in English.

But why is this so?

Since the Middle Ages, bun has been a sweet version of bread that was baked on holidays. Chimney cake is a special version of this delicious cake, which first appeared in Transylvania.

The bun, baked over coals and wrapped in a wooden cylinder, is mentioned for the first time in a Transylvanian cookbook from 1581. It appeared in Pest in the 1800s, and Pest chefs and confectioners could read about it for the first time in a new edition of a Kassa cookbook. Since then, of course, the recipe has changed a lot, until finally the chimney cake that we know and love today was formed.

Chimney cake recipe

Everyone knows that chimney cake is one of the most delicious Hungarian cakes.

The heart and soul of the chimney cake is the special wooden cylinder on which the leavened dough is baked on an open stove over coals.. This is the baking wood.

Nowadays, of course, it is no longer necessary to make the chimney cake using traditional methods. Professional caterers use trumpet cake baking machines, where six or even eight chimney cake can be baked at the same time.

But what's in the dough? The dough for the chimney cake is very similar to the dough for the traditional bun. It consists of yeast stirred in milk, flour, eggs and butter. After resting for an hour, it must be stretched out and rolled up on the wooden cylinder.

Since it is thinly rolled, it is ready in just 10-15 minutes! The popularity of the chimney cake is no accident: it is crumbly and soft on the inside, while the outside is crispy and tasty. A real Hungarian culinary experience!

Chimney cake baking wood

You must have guessed how important the perfect baking wood is to achieve a delicious result. Baking wood makes baking really professional.

Designed for professional use, the solid Gázgrill baking wood is guaranteed not to disappoint! Its material combines natural wood and steel, so it is not only durable, but also long-lasting.

We recommend it primarily for the chimney cake ovens that we sell.

Don't miss out on these high-quality products! They make the experience of baking a chimney cake even more memorable!

Budapest street food of foreign tourists

It is loved not only by the locals, but also by foreign tourists, who consider it a must to try the horn cake when visiting our country.

Although the classic flavors (cocoa, cinnamon, walnut, etc.) continue to hold their own, the new versions are also becoming more and more popular. Some of them are really inventive, while others may go overboard with extreme flavor combinations. Of course, if you're tired of the old flavors, it's definitely worth experimenting a little! At most, you'll eventually return to the good old cinnamon-coconut or cocoa-nut flavor!

Whether it's a home-baked or catered horn cake, it's sure to be a true classic that deserves the best tools for its preparation.! Click, and order these today!

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