Chocolate Babka
A rich, swirled yeast loaf filled with dark chocolate and finished with a shiny syrup.
- Time3 hrs 30
- LevelHard
- Costabout £0.32 a head
- Oven180°C (160°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Add the eggs and milk and knead for 5 minutes. Add the softened butter a little at a time and knead for 10 minutes until smooth and glossy.
- 2
Cover and leave for 1 hour 30 minutes until doubled.
90 min - 3
Mix the chocolate, melted butter, cocoa and icing sugar into a thick spread.
- 4
Roll the dough into a 40 by 30 cm rectangle. Spread the filling over, roll up from the long side and chill for 15 minutes.
15 min - 5
Cut the roll in half lengthways, twist the two halves together with cut sides up and lay in a lined 900 g loaf tin. Leave for 45 minutes.
45 min - 6
Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Bake for 40 minutes until deep golden.
40 min - 7
Simmer the syrup sugar and water for 3 minutes, brush over the hot loaf and cool in the tin.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.