Description
Honey Babka is a rich, sweet bread filled with a delightful honey mixture and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 8 eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup honey, warmed (microwave for 30 seconds)
- 16 oz sour cream, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar
- ½ teaspoon fine salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 8 oz Cool Whip, frozen
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat together the eggs, sugar, honey, and sour cream until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, then place it in a greased bowl and let it rise for about an hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Once the dough has risen, roll it out and shape it into a loaf, placing it in a greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the babka is cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting by mixing the cream cheese, Cool Whip, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Once the babka is completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting on top before serving.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a different flavor.
- This babka can be stored in an airtight container for several days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg