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Chocolate Babka Recipe

A deliciously rich and chocolatey babka, perfect for any occasion.
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Preparation Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Jewish
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Dough

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 ¼ teaspoon active dry yeast
  • ¾ cup warm milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

Filling

  • 1 cup dark chocolate, chopped
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder

Syrup

  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup water

Instructions 

  1. Mix flour, sugar, and yeast in a bowl.
  2. Add warm milk, eggs, vanilla, and salt. Mix until combined.
  3. Knead in butter until dough is smooth. Let rise for 1 hour.
  4. For filling, melt chocolate and butter. Stir in sugar and cocoa.
  5. Roll out dough, spread filling, and roll up. Cut in half and twist.
  6. Place in loaf pan and let rise for 30 minutes.
  7. Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.
  8. For syrup, boil sugar and water until dissolved. Brush over baked babka.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Babka, Chocolate
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