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Chocolate Babka Recipe

Chocolate Babka Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 3 hours
  • Yield: 2 loaves (about 16 slices total) 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of this Chocolate Babka recipe. A sweet, twisted bread that’s perfect for breakfast or dessert.


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
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Filling:

  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or finely chopped chocolate
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Others:

  • 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)
  • Simple syrup (optional, for brushing)

Instructions

  1. Dough Preparation: In a large bowl, combine warm milk, 1 tablespoon sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy. Add remaining sugar, eggs, flour, and salt. Mix until a rough dough forms. Add softened butter gradually, kneading until smooth. Let rise until doubled.
  2. Filling: Mix melted butter, sugar, cocoa, and cinnamon (if using). Roll dough, spread filling, roll into logs, cut, twist, and place in loaf pans. Let rise.
  3. Baking: Preheat oven. Brush loaves with egg wash. Bake until golden brown. Optionally brush with simple syrup. Cool before slicing.

Notes

  • Store babka wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
  • Warm slices slightly before serving for the best texture.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Jewish, Eastern European

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg