Sweet Spiral Dough Cake with Dried Fruits & Nuts

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Sweet Spiral Dough Cake with Dried Fruits & Nuts

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Rising Time: 1½–2 hours
Bake Time: 30–35 minutes
Servings: 8–10 slices
Pan Size: 9-inch (22–24 cm) round pan

A soft, fluffy yeast cake shaped into a beautiful spiral and filled with dried fruits and crunchy nuts. Lightly sweet, golden on the outside, and tender inside.

🥚 Dough Ingredients

  • 2 eggs (room temperature)

  • 4 tablespoons sugar

  • 400 ml warm milk (lukewarm, not hot)

  • 1 packet (7 g) dry yeast

  • 100 ml vegetable oil

  • 780 g all-purpose flour (add gradually)

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 70 g butter (softened)

🍇 Filling & Topping

  • ½ cup raisins or dried cranberries

  • ½ cup chopped nuts (almonds or walnuts)

  • 1 egg yolk + 1 tablespoon milk (for brushing)

  • Honey or apricot jam (for glazing)

🥣 Step 1: Activate the Yeast

  1. In a large mixing bowl, add warm milk, sugar, and dry yeast.

  2. Stir gently and leave for 5–10 minutes until the surface becomes foamy.
    This shows the yeast is active.

🥄 Step 2: Mix the Dough

  1. Add the eggs and vegetable oil to the yeast mixture.

  2. Mix well until smooth.

  3. Begin adding flour gradually along with salt.

  4. Stir using a wooden spoon or spatula until a soft dough forms.

✋ Step 3: Knead the Dough

  1. Add the softened butter to the dough.

  2. Knead by hand or with a mixer for 8–10 minutes until:

    • Smooth

    • Elastic

    • Soft

    • No longer sticky

  3. Place the dough into a lightly oiled bowl.

  4. Cover with a clean cloth.

  5. Let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1½ hours, until doubled in size.

🌀 Step 4: Shape the Spiral

  1. Gently press the risen dough to remove air.

  2. Transfer to a lightly floured surface.

  3. Roll into a large rectangle (about ½ cm thick).

  4. Sprinkle dried fruits and chopped nuts evenly over the surface.

  5. Roll tightly from one long side into a long log, like a roll cake.

🧁 Step 5: Arrange in the Pan

  1. Grease a round baking pan.

  2. Place the dough log into the pan, starting from the center and winding outward to form a spiral shape.

  3. Cover and let rise again for 30 minutes until slightly puffed.

🔥 Step 6: Bake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).

  2. Mix egg yolk and milk and brush over the dough.

  3. Bake for 30–35 minutes until:

    • Top is golden

    • The cake feels light

    • Bottom sounds hollow when tapped

✨ Step 7: Glaze & Finish

  1. While the cake is warm, brush the top with honey or warmed jam for shine.

  2. Sprinkle with extra chopped nuts if desired.

  3. Allow to cool slightly before slicing.

🌟 Tips for Best Results

✔ Use lukewarm milk (not hot)
✔ Add flour slowly for soft dough
✔ You can add cinnamon or vanilla to the filling
✔ Serve warm or at room temperature
✔ Store covered up to 2 days at room temperature

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