How to Make Chocolate Vegan Babka + Bonus Recipe

coconut oil

🥗Healthier: applesauce

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Applesauce reduces fat while keeping moisture.

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: cacao nibs

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate

Cacao nibs are lower in sugar.

sugar

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Brown sugar is often less expensive.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Bread flour can be cheaper and adds texture.

Prepare the filling by mixing softened butter, Turbinado sugar, brown sugar, and cocoa powder in a bowl with a spatula.

Roll out the dough to roughly 9 by 17 inches, leaving an inch edge on each side.

Spread the filling evenly over the dough, trying to cover it completely.

Take one of the longest sides of the dough and roll it tightly to the other side.

Use water on the edges to help seal the dough after rolling it up.

Slice the rolled dough down the middle and twist the two halves together.

If the dough is too large, cut it in half to fit into a bread pan.

Let the dough rest for 10 to 15 minutes before baking.

Make a simple sugar glaze by simmering water and sugar together.

Once the babka is out of the oven, brush the sugar glaze on top to create a glossy finish.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens