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Chimney cake production describes the complete process of making chimney cake, also known as Kürtőskalács, Baumstriezel or Trdlník.
It includes both traditional handmade techniques and modern professional production using commercial machines and ovens.
High-Output Chimney Cake Production for Professional Use
In professional chimney cake production, output per hour and workflow efficiency are decisive factors.
While many electric chimney cake grills are designed for moderate production volumes, professional operations often require significantly higher throughput.
High-output chimney cake ovens with powerful electric systems, such as 380/400 V equipment, enable stable temperatures, faster baking cycles and continuous operation.
This allows professional producers to achieve production capacities of well over 100 chimney cakes per hour under real working conditions.
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High-output chimney cake machines
For large Christmas markets, festivals and high-traffic locations, high-output ovens are essential to ensure short waiting times, consistent quality and economic efficiency.
Production capacity is a key factor when selecting professional chimney cake equipment, especially for high-demand environments.
This guide explains how chimney cake is produced step by step, which equipment is required for professional production, and how modern technology helps increase efficiency, consistency and output.
What Is Chimney Cake?
Chimney cake is a traditional sweet pastry originating from Hungary and Transylvania. It is characterized by its spiral shape, caramelized sugar coating and soft interior. Depending on the region, chimney cake is known under different names: In Hungary it is called Kürtőskalács, in German-speaking countries Baumstriezel, and in the Czech Republic and Slovakia it is commonly known as Trdlník. Despite the different names, the product and production process are essentially the same.
Traditional Chimney Cake Production
Traditional chimney cake production is done by hand and over open heat.
The dough is prepared, rolled into strips and wrapped around wooden or metal baking rollers.
After coating the dough with sugar, it is baked over open fire or charcoal while constantly rotating.
This method requires experience, manual skill and continuous attention to achieve even baking and caramelization.
Modern chimney cake production uses professional machines to improve efficiency and consistency.
Instead of manual preparation, dough processing machines, stripcutters and rolling machines are used to automate key steps.
Modern Professional Chimney Cake Production
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Professional chimney cake ovens ensure controlled heat, even baking and high output, making them ideal for bakeries, food trucks, Christmas markets and event catering.
Equipment Needed for Professional Production
Professional chimney cake production requires specialized equipment for each production step.
Typical equipment includes:
– Dough processing machines for preparing and portioning dough
– Rolling machines to ensure uniform dough thickness
– Stripcutters for cutting dough into even strips
– Chimney cake ovens for controlled and efficient baking
– Baking rollers and accessories for shaping and finishing
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Kurtos Production: First, the dough is prepared in a kneading machine.
For the Kurtos production, make sure you use a suitable kneading machine.
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Let the dough rise briefly, roll out and cut into approximately finger-thick strips.
Best with our special dough cutter.
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Then the dough strips are wound onto a baking roll.
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Then spread a little oil over the dough with and roll into sugar.
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Bake for 3 to 5 minutes.
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Finally, the desired topping comes.
The freshly baked Kürtőskalács (Baumstriezel or Chimney Cake) is again rolled, for example in sugar, sugar and cinnamon, almond slivers, poppy seeds, cocoa, coconut, walnut pieces, whatever delights the palate. The options are only limited to your imagination.
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Kürtőskalács are easy to remove from the roll and can be quickly slipped into a little bag– fast service for eager customers
… once in their paper bag – they are easy to transport and simply unwind in spiral form.
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Happy customer has a Kürtőskalács (Baumstriezel or Chimney Cake) in her hand.
Crispy delicacy to go – without any smudges, without a napkin, without waiting – a stand selling fresh Kürtőskalács stands for pure pleasure!