Chocolate Hazelnut Babka

Name: Chocolate Hazelnut Babka
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour (500 g); 2 ¼ teaspoons dry yeast (7 g, 1 packet); ⅓ cup warm milk (100 ml); ½ cup sugar (100 g); ½ teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 7 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened (100 g)); 5 ounces dark chocolate (melted (150 g)); ⅓ cup hazelnut spread (100 g); ½ cup crushed hazelnuts (50 g); 2 tablespoons cocoa powder; 2 tablespoons sugar; ⅓ cup water (100 ml); ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:40min

This Chocolate Hazelnut Babka is a soft, buttery loaf swirled with ribbons of rich chocolate and creamy hazelnut spread. Each slice reveals beautiful layers of chocolate hazelnut filling and toasted hazelnuts, finished with a glossy vanilla syrup for that bakery-style shine. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or gifting, this homemade babka bread recipe turns any baking day into something special.

Updated at: Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:29:17 GMT