Decadent Homemade Chocolate Babka Recipe

Indulge in the rich, sweet, and chocolatey goodness of homemade chocolate babka with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or any time you're craving a delicious treat, this babka will surely impress your friends and family.

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 packet active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm milk
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Directions

1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk and let it sit for 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, melted butter, and eggs. Mix well.
3. Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture and knead until a smooth dough forms.
4. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
5. Meanwhile, prepare the chocolate filling by mixing chocolate chips, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
6. Once the dough has risen, roll it out into a 12x16-inch rectangle on a floured surface.
7. Spread the chocolate filling evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
8. Starting from the long side, roll the dough into a tight cylinder.
9. Cut the cylinder in half lengthwise, exposing the layers of chocolate filling.
10. Twist the two pieces together and transfer to a greased loaf pan.
11. Cover with a kitchen towel and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
12. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the babka for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
13. Let the babka cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
14. Slice and serve the babka with a sprinkle of chopped nuts, if desired.
15. Enjoy your homemade chocolate babka!

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