Description
A delightful and indulgent chocolate babka recipe that brings warmth and joy to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet instant yeast
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk the warm milk and melted butter, then add the eggs and vanilla. Slowly combine the wet ingredients with the dry. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead for about 8-10 minutes until silky and smooth.
- Let it rise: Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
- Make the filling: While the dough rises, melt your chocolate. Mix in the cocoa powder and a touch of sugar.
- Shape the babka: Roll the dough into a rectangle, spread the chocolate filling, and roll it tightly.
- Twist the rolled dough in half lengthwise, exposing the chocolate swirls, and twist the two halves together.
- Final rise: Place it in a greased loaf pan and let it rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Glaze it: Melt sugar and water for the glaze and brush it over the babka after baking.
- Cool and enjoy: Let the babka cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
Let the dough rise completely for the best texture. Feel free to experiment with different fillings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Jewish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: babka, chocolate bread, dessert, baking, sweet bread