Chilli Chocolate Babka
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This chilli chocolate babka recipe has genuinely become my go to when I want something impressive but don't have all day in the kitchen. The whole thing comes together in just an hour, and honestly, the ingredient list is refreshingly simple and budget friendly. What I love most is how the dark chocolate brings those wonderful antioxidants while the chilli powder adds a surprising kick that makes every bite interesting. There's something magical about that heat playing against the sweetness, and your friends will be absolutely amazed when you pull this beauty from the oven. Trust me, once you make this once, you'll be craving it constantly.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 500all-purpose flour
- 300granulated sugar
- 250dark chocolate
- 200unsalted butter
- 20 gchilli powder
- 10 gcinnamon
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 250 mlmilk
- 2eggs
- 20 gchilli flakes
- 100 gconfectioner's sugar(for the chilli sugar crust)
- 100 gunsalted butter, melted
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a 1kg babka tin and line the bottom with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a tin with a non-stick coating for easy release.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Whisk until well combined.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and melted butter.
Tip: Make sure there are no lumps.
- 4
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid overmixing.
- 5
Divide the dough in half and mix in the dark chocolate and chilli powder for each half.
Tip: Use a spatula to mix until well combined.
- 6
Roll out each half of the dough into a rectangle and spread with the chocolate-chilli mixture.
Tip: Leave a 2cm border around the edges.
- 7
Roll the dough into a log and place in the prepared tin.
Tip: Tuck the ends under the dough to seal.
- 8
Bake for 40 minutes or until golden brown.
Tip: Check after 30 minutes for doneness.
- 9
While the babka is baking, mix the confectioner's sugar and chilli flakes in a small bowl.
Tip: Adjust the level of heat to your liking.
- 10
Remove the babka from the oven and sprinkle the chilli sugar crust over the top.
Tip: Use a spatula to spread evenly.
- 11
Return the babka to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
Tip: Watch carefully to avoid burning.
- 12
Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
Tip: Serve warm and enjoy!
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