The sweet treat is a traditional Polish cake served only on special occasions, mainly Easter.

The preparation of the cake was handled by confectioners from the bakery on Obozowa Street. Later on, the finished base was delivered to the market in front of Kalisz Town Hall by students from the city’s Catering School Complex.

To prepare the massive cake, confectioners used more than 40 kg of flour, 300 eggs, 15 kg of sugar, 15 kg of butter, 50 kg of caramelized milk, and thousands of nuts.

Although the record has not officially been submitted to the Guinness Book of World Records, Kalisz residents are proud of the result.

History of the Royal Mazurek

The Royal Mazurek is believed to originate in the Mazowieckie province, in east-central Poland. However, it turns out that the cake probably originated in Turkey and was brought to Poland by traveling merchants. Poles began baking this unique delicacy in the 17th century.

In the 18th century, the cake started appearing on Polish tables during Easter. At that time, it was prepared from shortcrust or sponge cake and was topped with almonds, nuts, or powdered sugar. It soon began to gain popularity among Poles and became one of the most important culinary elements during Easter.

Nowadays, the cake is prepared in many different variations, and every family has its own favorite recipe. The common element of all its versions is that they are decorated with colorful icings, candied fruits, nuts, or other sweet additives.