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Honey Babka With Cream Cheese Frosting

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  • Author: Cheryl
  • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Honey Babka with Cream Cheese Frosting is a heavenly treat, perfect for any time of the day. The soft, sweet, and buttery dough, wrapped with a luscious honey filling, creates an irresistible bite. Topped with a rich, tangy cream cheese frosting, it’s the perfect blend of flavors and textures that will keep you coming back for more.

Ingredients

1/2 cup warm milk

1 tablespoon active dry yeast

1/4 cup sugar

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 cup honey

1/2 cup honey (for filling)

1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (for filling)

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)

2 cups powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

1-2 tablespoons milk (to thin frosting, if necessary)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until the yeast becomes frothy.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add in the yeast mixture, eggs, butter, vanilla extract, and honey. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place it in a greased bowl and cover with a kitchen towel. Let it rise for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  5. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a large rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.
  6. For the filling, mix honey, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and melted butter in a bowl. Spread the mixture evenly over the dough.
  7. Roll the dough tightly from one long edge to the other, then slice the rolled dough in half lengthwise. Twist the two pieces together to form a braided shape.
  8. Place the babka into a greased loaf pan and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
  10. While the babka bakes, make the cream cheese frosting by beating together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk (if needed for desired consistency) until smooth and fluffy.
  11. Once the babka has cooled slightly, drizzle the cream cheese frosting on top before serving.

Notes

Store leftover babka at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

To reheat, bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10-15 minutes until warm.

For variations, try different fillings like chocolate chips, nuts, or fruit preserves.

If you prefer a lighter frosting, mascarpone cheese can be used instead of cream cheese.

To prepare ahead of time, you can let the dough rise overnight in the fridge, then bring it to room temperature before continuing the recipe.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Eastern European

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 33 g
  • Sodium: 200 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 11 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 50 mg

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