WELCOME

to Indiana’s only chimney cake bakery!

What are “chimney cakes?”

Chimney cakes are a traditional Eastern European pastry made with sweet bread and coated with sugar, cinnamon, almond flakes, or cookie crumbs. When the baked cakes are removed from the cooking roll, smoke can be seen rising from the middle, resembling a smoking chimney—hence the name “chimney cakes!”

There are so many names that relate to this sweet, crunchy, fluffy, irresistible treat:

Trdelnik, or as it is also known, trozkol or trdlo, is the Czech and Slovakian name.

The word Kürtőskalács is Hungarian, but similar words such as Kurtosh, Kurtos kalacs, Kotosh, and Kurtosh Kalach have been used to describe the yummy treat.

The name Kurtosh is a word which was first used in Israel instead of the original word Kürtőskalács, Kurtoskalacs, or kurtos kalacs.

The word Baumstriezel is a German word which is used in Austria and Germany for the product called Kürtőskalács.

OUR MENU

Kürtöske (bites) – $5

Sweet Chimney Cakes – $9

Toppings:

Caramelized Brown Sugar
Caramelized Cinnamon/Sugar
Caramelized Sugar
Cookie Crumble

Dried Blueberries

Dried Cranberries
Peanut Crumble
Shaved Coconut
Sliced Almonds
Walnut Crumble

Savory Chimney Cakes – $10

Toppings:

Bacon Crumble
Crushed Red Pepper
Italian Seasoning
Jalapeños
Lightly Salted
Mozzarella Cheese
Pepperoni
Four-Cheese Blend

Chimney Cones

Small – $6

Medium – $9

Fillings:

Blueberries

Chocolate Drizzle

Caramel Drizzle
Cookie Crumble
Fresh-Sliced Apples
Fresh-Sliced Strawberries
Nutella Drizzle
Peanut Crumble
Powdered Sugar
Sliced Almonds
Sprinkles
Walnut Crumble
Whipped Cream

Soft Serve Ice Cream

(Chocolate, Vanilla, or Twist)

Child's Cone – $1

Cup – $2.50

Chimney Cone – +$1

(Add a topping for +$0.50)

Dipping Sauce – $0.50

Icing
Marinara
Nacho Cheese

DRINKS

Bottled Water – $1

Lemonade – $2

Coffee/Tea – $2

Soda (Assorted) – $2.50

ENJOY

VEGAN

None of our bakery mixes contain eggs, and all of our chimney cake mixes are GMO free.

Instead of containing cow's milk powder, our vegan mixture contains coconut milk powder. Therefore, no ingredients are derived from animals, making it suitable for a vegan and vegetarian diet.

ASK FOR OUR VEGAN MIX AT THE COUNTER!

Nicolle and Damon DeWitt, the owners/founders, standing in front of the bakery

Photo curtesy of the Purdue Exponent

Get to Know Us

Nicolle and Damon are proud Purdue graduates with a shared passion for travel, coffee, and building community.

Their first taste of chimney cake came during a 2022 trip to Prague—and they were instantly inspired. Wanting to bring a piece of that experience back home, they created Kürtőskalács to share this special Eastern European treat with the Greater Lafayette community, which they’re proud to call home.

Kürtőskalács was founded as a warm, welcoming space for students, families, and visitors alike—to try something new, enjoy unique flavors, and embrace a different culture.

We hope you enjoy the sweet (and savory!) flavors of this beloved traditional snack.

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