Description
Indulge in Carrot Cake Babka with Cardamom Cream Cheese Drizzle. This easy recipe transforms dessert experiences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 packet Active Dry Yeast
- 1/2 cup Warm Whole Milk
- 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
- 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter
- 2 cups Carrots (shredded)
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cardamom
- 1/4 cup Flour
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 1 large Egg White
- 1/2 cup Toasted Walnuts
- 4 ounces Cream Cheese
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- Milk for drizzle
Instructions
- Combine the active dry yeast with warm whole milk and granulated sugar. Let it foam for about 5-10 minutes.
- Mix all-purpose flour, eggs, kosher salt, and softened unsalted butter in a bowl until smooth.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight or let rise until doubled, approximately 1-2 hours.
- Shred carrots and dry them well. Process with brown sugar, flour, and spices until thick paste forms.
- Roll dough into a rectangle, spread carrot filling, sprinkle walnuts, and roll into a log.
- Chill the rolled dough for 30 minutes.
- Cut the log in half, twist pieces together, and place in greased loaf pans. Let rise for 30-40 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), brush with egg wash, and bake for 40-50 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool in pans for 10-15 minutes before transferring to wire rack.
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Mix in powdered sugar and milk to reach desired consistency.
- Drizzle over the cooled babka.
Notes
- Adjust flour based on humidity.
- Dry shredded carrots well for best results.
- Substitute walnuts with pecans if desired.
- Prep Time: 120 min
- Cook Time: 50 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
