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Classic Chocolate Babka Recipe

Classic Chocolate Babka Recipe

A classic Jewish sweet bread with rich, buttery dough swirled with a decadent dark chocolate filling. Perfect for holidays, special occasions, or a cozy weekend baking project.
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Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: Eastern European, Jewish
Prep Time: 3 hours
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Second Rise: 1 hour
Total Time: 4 hours
Servings: 2 loaves
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • 1 Stand mixer With dough hook (optional)
  • 1 9x5-inch loaf pan Greased
  • 1 Rolling pin For rolling dough
  • 1 Double boiler Or heat-safe bowl
  • 1 Pastry brush For syrup application

Ingredients

Dough:

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • cup granulated sugar
  • teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • ½ cup warm milk
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Chocolate Filling:

  • 8 oz dark chocolate finely chopped
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Syrup:

  • cup water
  • cup granulated sugar

Instructions

  • Mix milk and yeast, let foam
  • Add eggs, sugar, and vanilla
  • Gradually add flour and salt
  • Knead and incorporate butter
  • Let dough rise until doubled
  • Melt chocolate and butter
  • Mix sugar, cocoa, and cinnamon
  • Roll dough into rectangles
  • Roll dough into rectangles
  • Slice lengthwise and twist
  • Place in loaf pan and let rise
  • Bake at 350°F for 45-50 minutes
  • Brush hot loaves with syrup
  • Let cool before slicing

Notes

  • Keep ingredients at room temperature
  • Store up to 3 days at room temperature
  • Freezes well up to 3 months
  • Use high-quality chocolate for best results

Nutrition

Serving: 80g | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg