Honey Babka with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the delightful sweetness of Honey Babka with Cream Cheese Frosting, a perfect treat for any occasion. This rich and fluffy bread features a harmonious blend of honey and creamy frosting that will captivate your taste buds. Whether served at brunch or as a dessert, this visually stunning babka is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more. With easy-to-follow steps, even novice bakers can create this delicious masterpiece in their own kitchens.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 8 eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup honey, warmed
- 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
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a stand mixer bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Whisk eggs, warmed honey, sour cream, and vinegar in another bowl until smooth. Gradually add to dry ingredients and mix until combined.
- Knead the dough on low speed for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Transfer the dough to a greased baking pan and bake for approximately 35 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool.
- For the frosting, combine cream cheese and Cool Whip in a bowl, gradually adding powdered sugar to your desired sweetness.
- Once cooled completely, frost the babka with the cream cheese mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg