Milk Chocolate Babka
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
You absolutely have to try this milk chocolate babka recipe. It's one of those impressive looking treats that actually comes together in under an hour, which makes it perfect for when you want to impress without spending all day in the kitchen. The combination of creamy milk chocolate and darker chocolate chips creates this wonderful depth of flavor that feels indulgent but not overwhelming. Plus, dark chocolate contains antioxidants that make you feel a little better about indulging in this sweet spiral. The best part is how straightforward it is to make, so even if you're not a seasoned baker, you'll have beautiful results. Trust me, your family will be asking for this one again and again.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 100 gsugar
- 200 gmilk chocolate chips
- 150 gunsalted butter, softened
- 2 egglarge eggs
- 50 ggranulated sugar
- 1½ mlvanilla extract
- 5 gsalt
- 10 gbaking powder
- 50 mlmilk
- 100 gdark chocolate chips
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- 3
Add softened butter and mix until crumbly.
Tip: Use a pastry blender or fingers for best results.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and vanilla extract.
- 5
Add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- 6
Divide the dough into two equal parts.
Tip: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- 7
Roll out one half of the dough to a thickness of 1cm.
- 8
Place milk chocolate chips along the center of the dough, leaving a 1cm border around.
Tip: Leave some space between chocolate chips for even distribution.
- 9
Roll the dough into a log and cut into 6 equal pieces.
Tip: Wrap each piece in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- 10
Bake for 20 minutes, then reduce heat to 160°C (320°F) and continue baking for an additional 10-12 minutes.
Tip: Check the babka for doneness by tapping the bottom; if hollow, it's done.
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