Chocolate Babka French Toast

Name: Chocolate Babka French Toast
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 loaf chocolate babka, such as Mekelburg’s, sliced 1-inch thick; 5 large eggs, plus 2 egg yolks; 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; Pinch kosher salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 1/2 cups half-and-half; Zest of 1 orange (optional); 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, divided; 4 tablespoons vegetable oil (or another neutral oil), divided

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:15min

Chocolate swirled babka makes for a decadent french toast. Orange zest, a hint of vanilla, and loads of ooey gooey chocolate make this the dream breakfast.

Updated at: Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:05:22 GMT