Nutella Babka

Nutella Babka is made with just 4 ingredients. It’s a fun, rich and delicious recipe that is simply beautiful on the dessert table, especially during the holidays. The best part is how surprisingly easy it is to make!

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I got this recipe for Nutella Babka from a now, out-of-business meal kit delivery brand. They referred to it as a chocolate babka, but the recipe is the same. It is just too good not to share.

Traditional babka is actually a cake that looks like bread with swirly layers of chocolate or cinnamon. It’s made with a sweet, yeast dough, however this recipe uses pizza dough! Don’t worry, there is still plenty of sweetness in this recipe.

Classic babka is also typically made in a loaf pan, but this recipe is made in a ring shape, which is sometimes seen with traditional recipes, as well. It makes for a beautiful presentation when set out for dessert.

Why This Recipe Works

Babka is a fun recipe to make. This one is so easy because it only uses 4 ingredients. It’s a great recipe to have the kids help with too.

If you are a fan of Nutella, you will love the rich chocolate and hazelnut flavors in this recipe.

You can serve this babka for dessert for any occasion, but it is especially beautiful during holidays like Christmas.

How To Make Nutella Babka

What You Need To Make This Recipe

To make this recipe, you will need:

• 12 ounces pizza dough (homemade or store bought)
• 13 ounce jar of Nutella (or any chocolate hazelnut spread that you prefer)
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup sugar

The entire recipe and instructions can also be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. You can also print the recipe from the card, if needed.

Prep!

There really isn’t any prep work for this recipe, unless you plan to make your own pizza dough.

Because this dough will need time to chill (30 minutes minimum), hold off on preheating the oven until later.

Create!

Roll the pizza dough out onto a lightly floured work surface into a 10-inch by 12 inch rectangle. I like to work on rimless cookie sheet so I can transfer the dough to the refrigerator without having to pick it up.

Chef’s Tip: if you are making your own pizza dough, use a kitchen scale to weigh out 12 ounces.

Spread the entire jar of Nutella onto the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border all the way around.

Sprinkle the chocolate chips all over the Nutella.

Starting at the long edge closest to you, roll the dough to the opposite end, as tightly as you can.

Transfer the dough to the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes.

Once the dough is chilled, remove it from the refrigerator. Now is a good time to preheat your oven to 350°F.

Cut the dough in half lengthwise.

Line the two pieces of dough next to each other and, starting at one end, criss-cross them until you get to the opposite end. Trim the last 1/2-inch off of each end.

Bring one end around to the other to form a circle shape.

Transfer the dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, if you prefer.

Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.

Add the sugar and 1/4 cup of water to a small pot and bring to a boil. Once the sugar is fully dissolved, remove it from the heat. It will thicken as it cools.

Brush the glaze over the entire babka and allow to set.

Present!

Cut into 8 slices and serve.

Tips and Techniques

• If you are making your own pizza dough, you can use a kitchen scale to weigh 12 ounces. Store any extra in the refrigerator, tightly covered, for up to 2 weeks or freeze it for up to 3 weeks.
• Store leftover babka tightly covered at room temperature. Use within 3 days.

FAQ’s

Is Babka Served Warm?

You can serve babka warm right from the oven, or at room temperature.

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