The bold, nutty charm of pecan pie meets the twisted, edgy elegance of babka. This confectionary fusion is a culinary adventure that defies convention and elevates two iconic treats into a league of their own. While perfect any time, this babka just screams thanksgiving dinner.
Ingredients
Servings 10
Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- ⅓ cup warm almond or soy milk
- ⅓ cup vegan butter room temperature
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Filling
- 4 tablespoons vegan butter room temperature
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups chopped chocolate or chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Sugar Glaze
- ⅓ cup water
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
Garnish
- Chopped pecans
Nutritional Facts
Nutrition Facts
Pecan Pie Babka
Amount per Serving
Calories
341
% Daily Value*
Fat
17
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
8
g
Cholesterol
16
mg
5
%
Sodium
165
mg
7
%
Potassium
110
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
44
g
15
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
23
g
26
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
533
IU
11
%
Vitamin C
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
43
mg
4
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer combine flour, sugar and yeast and mix. Slowly while mixing add milk, butter, egg, vanilla and salt. Knead for 5 minutes or until smooth.
- Place in a greased bowl and cover with a towel for 3 hours. Then 30 minutes in the fridge. When it’s chilled, the dough is easier to work with. Or you can skip the first 3 hours and leave it in the fridge overnight.
- Preheat oven to 375℉/190℃.
- Prepare the filling. In a microwave safe bowl melt butter. Add maple syrup, brown sugar, and cinnamon, stir well. Add chocolate and microwave for 30 seconds or until melted.
- Grease a loaf pan.
- Roll out the dough into a big square. Cover it with the chocolate mixture and sprinkle with pecans. Roll it up! Cut the roll in half both crosswise and lengthwise so you have 4 even strands with cut parts facing up.
- Braid the 4 strands as you like (refer to video). Place in a prepared loaf pan and bake for 30 minutes.
- Microwave sugar and water until dissolved and pour over babka when it comes out of the oven and still hot. Let cool and serve.
to simplify-if you make challah use that dough-roll out add the filings etc. I used to sell these at farmers markets. The challah dough also makes the best bagels. Follow any recipe to shape, boil and bake.
Chocolate wasn't listed in the list of ingredients. How much and what kind of chocolate, please?
About 1 1/2 cups of chocolate from about 2 bars if not using chocolate chips