Cold wafer and coffee ring cake

17/11/2023

I will describe to you how to prepare a delicious Cold wafer and coffee ring cake, a luscious variation that combines the intense flavor of coffee with the crunchiness of the wafers. Perfect as a spoon dessert for an afternoon break or as a meal finale.

Ingredients

200 g of hazelnut wafers
150 ml of cold espresso coffee
250 g of mascarpone
100 g of powdered sugar
200 ml of whipping cream
2 tablespoons of coffee liqueur (optional)
Cocoa powder for garnishing

Preparation

Start by coarsely crushing the wafers, leaving some whole for the final decoration.
Prepare the espresso coffee and let it cool. If you prefer, you can add the coffee liqueur to the already cold coffee for a more intense flavor and a more “adult” effect.
In a bowl, work the mascarpone with powdered sugar until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous cream.
Separately, whip the very cold cream until it is firm.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture, being careful not to deflate everything.
Now take a ring mold and begin creating the layers: put a first layer of mascarpone cream, then a layer of crumbled wafers and moisten with a bit of coffee.
Continue with the layers until you run out of ingredients, finishing with a layer of cream.
Let the ring cake rest in the refrigerator for at least 3-4 hours, or even better, overnight.
Before serving, flip the ring cake onto a serving plate and decorate with the whole wafers and a dusting of cocoa powder.

A variation might be to replace the hazelnut wafers with chocolate wafers, for an even more intense and chocolatey taste.

Fun Facts

A spoon dessert like the cold wafer and coffee ring cake is inspired by tiramisu, a classic of Italian pastry. Unlike tiramisu, however, this ring cake does not contain raw eggs and lends itself to an even greater variety of interpretations. Experimenting with different types of biscuits or adding flavors to the coffee can lead to discovering new variants that are just as delicious.