Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Irresistible Ina Garten Chocolate Babka Recipe. Perfect for special occasions or a cozy afternoon treat, this homemade babka is filled with luscious chocolate and wrapped in a soft, buttery dough.
Ingredients
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3 cups All-purpose flour
2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
0.5 cups Warm milk
⅓ 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 bowl, combine warm milk and active dry yeast; let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, eggs, and melted butter. Add the yeast mixture and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
- Prepare the filling by mixing chocolate, sugar, and cocoa powder in a bowl.
- Once the dough has risen, roll it out into a rectangle, brush with melted butter, and spread the filling evenly over the surface.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log, then cut it in half lengthwise, twisting the two halves together.
- Place the twisted dough in a greased loaf pan, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the babka for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Notes
For best results, use high-quality chocolate and ensure that your ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.
- 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: Chocolate Babka, Ina Garten, Dessert, Baking, Irresistible Recipe