Coffee Spiral Cake

Name: Coffee Spiral Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: Type 00 flour 3 ½ cups; Butter soft 4 ¼ tbsp; Sugar ¼ cup; Whole milk 3 tbsp; Water 10 tsp; Eggs (about 3) 5.6 oz; Coffee Extract 2 tsp; Brewer's yeast 0.7 tsp; Cardamon 1 pinch; Fine salt 1 tsp; Butter softened 3.5 oz; Brown sugar ½ cup; Type 00 flour ¼ cup; Coffee Extract 2 tsp; Cinnamon powder 1 pinch; Sugar 1 ¾ cup; Water &frac23; cup

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521

Calories per serving

Vegetarian

Energy Kcal 521
Carbohydrates g 88.6
of which sugars g 53.1
Protein g 7.4
Fats g 15.2
of which saturated fat g 8.49
Fiber g 1.2
Cholesterol mg 100
Sodium mg 149

Difficulty: Average
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Serving: 10
Cost: Low
Note + the dough rising time

PRESENTATION

Experience the rich flavors of coffee with a hint of cardamom in this delightful Italian coffee swirl cake. Known as torta spirale al caffè in Northern Italy, it's a favorite at the end of a meal or paired with a cup of tea. And you know what? This cake really stands out because of its moist dough rolled with a cinnamon-scented filling that makes every bite an adventure. When baked and flipped, you get a rose-shaped spiral with a golden caramel top—pretty neat, right?

The mix of sweet caramel and bold coffee aroma fills the kitchen, creating a dessert that's both beautiful and delicious. The cardamom adds a gentle, slightly tangy twist. It really really balances the richness of the coffee, making this coffee cake recipe truly unique. People often compare this to a marble coffee cake or a cinnamon swirl cake, but you know, the Italian version has its own flair. Thing is, the caramel base isn't just for looks—it gives a slightly crisp and tender top that makes each slice special.

The rose-like spiral shape makes this coffee swirl cake feel fancy, yet it remains simple and satisfying. Plus, in regions like Lombardy or Piedmont, home bakers often add their own touch, sometimes swapping cinnamon for chocolate to create a homemade chocolate swirl effect. However, the original coffee and cinnamon blend is the classic that gets everyone talking. It's perfect for those who want a homemade coffee cake that's impressive without being over the top.

Each bite has an aromatic hit of coffee, a hint of spice, and a crispy caramel edge, making it a real treat for dessert lovers. Whether you are after the best coffee cake or something that looks stunning on the table, this Italian classic always impresses. With its rich flavors and beautiful presentation, it's a dessert that's sure to get a great reaction every time. Enjoy the elegance and simplicity of this great Italian cake—seriously good—and share a piece of tradition with every slice.

INGREDIENTS

521

Calories per serving

Ingredients for the dough (for a 9-inch diameter pan): Type 00 flour 3 ½ cups (430 g); Butter 4 ¼ tbsp (60 g) - soft; Sugar ¼ cup (50 g); Whole milk 3 tbsp (50 g); Water 10 tsp (50 ml); Eggs 5.6 oz (160 g) - (about 3); Coffee Extract 2 tsp (10 g); Brewer's yeast 0.7 tsp (3 g); Cardamon 1 pinch; Fine salt 1 tsp

for the filling: Butter 3.5 oz (100 g) - softened; Brown sugar ½ cup (100 g); Type 00 flour ¼ cup (35 g); Coffee Extract 2 tsp (10 g); Cinnamon powder 1 pinch

for the caramel: Sugar 1 ¾ cup (350 g); Water ⅔ cup (150 g)

Preparation

How to prepare Coffee Spiral Cake

To make the coffee spiral cake, start with the basic dough: place the sifted flour in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, add the cardamom 1, a pinch of salt 2, and granulated sugar 3.

In a small bowl, dissolve the dry yeast (or 9 grams of fresh yeast) in the water (4-5), and dissolve the coffee extract (or the same amount of instant coffee) in the milk 6.

Now incorporate the yeast dissolved in water 7 and the coffee extract dissolved in milk 8 into the flour. Then add the eggs 9 and start the mixer to combine the ingredients;

then replace the paddle with the dough hook 10, add the butter cut into pieces a little at a time 11, and continue kneading until you obtain a smooth and well-mixed dough 12.

Place the dough in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap 13, and let it rise for 3 hours in an off oven with the light on until it doubles in size. Meanwhile, prepare the filling: place the softened butter in a bowl 14, flavor the brown sugar with cinnamon 15

and then add it to the butter 16, mix the ingredients 17, and incorporate the sifted flour 18. Finally, add the coffee extract (or the same amount of instant coffee powder)

and mix again to obtain a smooth and homogeneous cream 19. Butter a 9-inch diameter cake pan and line it with parchment paper following the instructions in the How to line a cake tin with parchment paper guide. Make the caramel following our Caramel recipe and pour it into the bottom of the cake pan 20 (it is not recommended to use a springform pan, as the caramel might leak during baking). Set aside the filling and retrieve the dough that has doubled in size 21

roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangular sheet approximately 12 x 18 inches 22. Fill the sheet with the filling 23 and then cut strips 2.5 inches wide 34.

Roll up one of the outer strips 25 to form a rose shape and place it in the center of the cake pan 26; then cut the strips to obtain rectangles of 2.5 x 4 inches 27.

Place each rectangle vertically around the central rose creating a spiral pattern (28-29). Let the cake rise in the off oven for 30 minutes. Bake the cake in a preheated static oven at 392°F for 20 minutes, then continue for another 10 minutes at 356°F (if using a convection oven, bake at 356°F for 15 minutes and then at 320°F for 5 minutes). Once baked, remove the cake from the oven, let it cool, and then invert it onto a serving plate 30, your coffee spiral cake is ready to be enjoyed!