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Chocolate Babka, Cream Cheese Swirl

Swirled chocolate babka with a rich cream cheese layer running alongside the chocolate.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Jewish
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 290kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups almond flour (for dough)
  • 4 large eggs (for dough)
  • 1/4 cup butter melted (for dough)
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar substitute (for dough)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened (for filling)
  • 4 oz dark chocolate melted (for filling)
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar substitute (for filling)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment.
  • Whisk almond flour, eggs, melted butter, sugar substitute, and baking powder into a soft dough.
  • Beat cream cheese with 1 tbsp sugar substitute until smooth.
  • Mix melted chocolate with remaining sugar substitute.
  • Roll the dough between two sheets of parchment into a large rectangle.
  • Spread the cream cheese layer evenly over the dough, then the chocolate layer on top.
  • Roll the dough up tightly from one long side into a log, then twist it in half lengthwise, keeping the cut sides facing up.
  • Transfer to the prepared pan, twisted side up.
  • Bake 30–35 minutes, until set and lightly browned.
  • Cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 290kcal | Protein: 9g | Fat: 25g | Fiber: 3g
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