Description
This Irresistible Ina Garten Chocolate Babka Recipe is a delightful treat that combines a rich, buttery dough with a luscious chocolate filling, making it perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
3 cups All-purpose flour
2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
0.5 cups Warm milk
â…“ cup Sugar
2 large Eggs
0.5 cups Unsalted butter
0.5 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
0.25 cup Sugar
2 tablespoons Cocoa powder
2 tablespoons Melted butter
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Allow it to sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add the eggs, melted butter, and yeast mixture. Knead until a smooth dough forms.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- While the dough is rising, mix the filling ingredients in a bowl.
- Once risen, roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread the filling, and roll it tightly.
- Twist the rolled dough into a loaf shape and place it in a greased loaf pan.
- Cover again and let it rise for another 30 minutes before baking.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your delicious babka!
Notes
For best results, use high-quality chocolate for the filling. Allow the babka to cool completely before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Ina Garten, Chocolate Babka, Dessert Recipe, Baking, American Cuisine