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Chocolate Babka
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Chocolate Babka

Swirls of chocolate and cinnamon ribboned through rich, tender yeasted dough create this showstopping spiral loaf.

★★★★☆ 4.5(53 reviews on Brown Eyed Baker)
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Prep time45 min
Bake time70 min
Total time205 min
Makes2

Ingredients

1 1 cup warm milk (warmed to 110°F)
2 1 tablespoon instant yeast
3 ½ cup granulated sugar
4 1 egg (room temperature)
5 1 egg yolk (room temperature)
6 4 cups all-purpose flour
7 ½ teaspoon salt
8 ⅔ cup unsalted butter (cut into 1-inch pieces, room temperature)
9 24 ounces semisweet chocolate (very finely chopped)
10 ⅔ cup granulated sugar
11 1½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
12 ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
13 1 egg
14 1 tablespoon heavy cream
15 1 cup powdered sugar
16 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
17 ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
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