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Irresistible Carrot Cake Babka with Cardamom Cream Cheese Drizzle

Irresistible Carrot Cake Babka with Cardamom Cream Cheese Drizzle

This Irresistible Carrot Cake Babka with Cardamom Cream Cheese Drizzle is a delightful twist on classic babka, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons Active Dry Yeast
  • 1 cup Warm Whole Milk
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 whole Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter melted
Filling Ingredients
  • 2 cups Carrots, Shredded
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour for filling
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cardamom
  • ½ cup Chopped Toasted Walnuts
Drizzle Ingredients
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • Milk for drizzle

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Loaf Pan
  • Rolling pin

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. In a bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar; let sit until foamy.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and eggs.
  3. Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture; combine until a dough forms.
  4. Incorporate melted butter and knead until smooth. Let rise until doubled in size.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Filling and Shaping
  1. In a bowl, mix shredded carrots, brown sugar, all-purpose flour (for filling), cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, and nuts to create the filling.
  2. Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread the filling evenly, and roll into a log.
  3. Slice the log in half lengthwise and twist together to form a babka shape.
  4. Place in a greased loaf pan and let rise until doubled.
Baking
  1. Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown.
  2. For the drizzle, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth.
  3. Drizzle over the warm babka before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 4gFat: 13g

Notes

Feel free to swap the walnuts for pecans or almonds for a different crunch. You can also add raisins or dried cranberries for an extra layer of sweetness. For a spicier twist, try increasing the amount of cardamom.

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