Gugelhupf with orange syrup

Originally a cake of the poor, Gugelhupf is a firm staple in Austria and is of the most popular afternoon tea offerings especially in the local kafes (coffee houses). But, as Emperor Franz Josef preferred, it is often eaten for breakfast. There seems to be as many variations of this yeast or sponge-based cake as there are days in the year – this one has a luscious orange syrup to keep it lovely and moist.