Honey Babka with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
Indulge in the sweet and decadent delight of homemade Honey Babka with Cream Cheese Frosting. This rich and moist babka is infused with honey and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, making it a perfect treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 1 babka cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Eastern European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Babka:
- 2 1/2 cups plain flour
- 8 eggs at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup honey, heated gently
- 455 grams sour cream
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Frosting:
- 226 grams cream cheese
- 226 grams whipped cream
- 1/2 cup icing sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the batter: In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, and salt until light and fluffy. In a small bowl, combine vinegar with baking soda. Warm honey, add the soda/vinegar mixture, honey, and sour cream to the batter. Beat until just combined.
- Combine the flour: Sift the flour into the batter and mix on low speed until just combined. Do not overbeat.
- Bake the babka: Pour the batter into the prepared baking sheet, level with a spatula, and bake for 30 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool and cut: Allow the cake to cool. Cut it into even squares once cooled, about 2 inches square.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Honey Babka, Cream Cheese Frosting, Dessert, Baking, Sweet Bread
