Try this homemade Gugelhupf recipe the whole family will love. Made with yeast, milk, sugar and butter. Easy step-by-step instructions included.
This Gugelhupf relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as yeast, active dry dry active, milk scalded then cooled, sugar and butter or margarine. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 1333 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.
It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.
Updated Jun 30, 2026