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Carrot Cake Babka with Cardamom Cream Cheese Drizzle

Carrot Cake Babka with Cardamom Cream Cheese Drizzle Delight

Discover the delightful fusion of Carrot Cake Babka with Cardamom Cream Cheese Drizzle, perfect for festive occasions.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Babka Dough
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast Essential for leavening the dough.
  • 1 cup Warm Whole Milk Activates the yeast.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the dough.
  • 4 cups All-purpose Flour Provides structure.
  • 2 large Eggs At room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Adds richness.
  • 1 tablespoon Oil For greasing the bowl.
For the Carrot Cake Filling
  • 2 cups Shredded Carrots Key to the cake's texture.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Offers deeper flavor.
  • 1 cup All-purpose Flour Helps thicken the filling.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Spices Blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Binds ingredients.
  • 1 large Egg White Adds moisture.
  • 1/2 cup Toasted Walnuts Brings crunch.
For the Cream Cheese Cardamom Drizzle
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Base for the drizzle.
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Adds richness.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sweetens and thickens.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cardamom Unique flavor.
  • milk Milk Adjust consistency as needed.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Food Processor
  • Loaf pan
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Make the Dough: Combine yeast, warm milk, and sugar; let froth. Mix in flour, eggs, salt, and butter; knead until smooth, then let rise.
  2. Prepare the Filling: Pulse carrots, squeeze to remove moisture. Mix with brown sugar, flour, spices, salt, butter, and egg white until thick.
  3. Assemble Babka: Roll out dough, spread filling, roll into logs, refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  4. Shape and Proof: Cut logs, twist, place in loaf pans, let rise for an hour until puffed.
  5. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F, brush with egg wash, bake for 40-50 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Make the Drizzle: Beat cream cheese and butter, mix in powdered sugar and cardamom, adjust with milk.
  7. Drizzle and Serve: Drizzle over cooled babka, slice, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, check yeast freshness and adjust drizzle consistency as needed. Refrigerate logs before shaping for easier handling.

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