Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this homemade Chocolate Babka, a traditional Jewish and Eastern European dessert bread that’s perfect for any occasion. With a tender, buttery dough swirled with a luscious chocolate filling, this braided loaf is sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup whole milk (warm)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
Chocolate Filling:
- 1 cup dark chocolate (chopped or chips)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup (optional)
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Let sit until foamy. Add eggs, vanilla, and sugar. Mix in flour and salt, then knead in butter. Let rise.
- Make the Chocolate Filling: Melt chocolate with cocoa, powdered sugar, cream, and corn syrup. Cool slightly.
- Shape and Fill: Divide dough, roll into rectangles, spread filling, roll into logs, twist, and place in pans. Let rise.
- Bake: Brush with egg wash and bake until golden brown. Cool before slicing.
Notes
- You can add chopped nuts like hazelnuts or walnuts for extra crunch.
- For an extra-glossy finish, brush with a simple syrup after baking.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Jewish, Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg