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The Best Chocolate Babka

The Best Chocolate Babka

Delicious and rich chocolate babka, perfect for sharing or indulging. The Best Chocolate Babka is a must-try!
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Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Polish
Servings 12 slices
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • rolling pin

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • ¾ cup warm milk
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Filling Ingredients

  • 1 cup dark chocolate melted
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar

Instructions
 

Baking Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan.
  • Mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
  • Add milk, butter, and eggs, then knead into dough.
  • Let dough rise until doubled.
  • Roll out dough and spread chocolate filling.
  • Roll into log and slice lengthwise.
  • Twist and place in pan.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Cool slightly and slice.

Notes

Do not rush the rising process. Use good quality chocolate. Let cool before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword babka, baking, Bread, chocolate, dessert, Sweet Bread
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