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Raspberry Swirl Babka Bread

Raspberry Swirl Babka Bread

Deliciously soft Raspberry Swirl Babka Bread with a creamy glaze is perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 40 minutes
Rising Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Baked Goods
Servings 12 slices
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Loaf pans
  • Parchment paper
  • medium pot

Ingredients
  

Dough

  • 1 cup warm whole milk
  • 2.5 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups bread flour About, see note

Filling

  • 10 oz raspberries frozen or fresh
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.33 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 0.25 cup butter salted or unsalted
  • 2 tablespoon E-Z gel thickener or corn starch, optional

Cream Cheese Glaze

  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.25 cup butter softened; salted or unsalted
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-4 tablespoon milk

Instructions
 

Dough

  • Add warm milk, yeast, and sugar to a stand mixer with a dough hook.
  • Add 2 cups of flour, eggs, and salt. Let mix well. Then while mixer is running, slowly add the softened butter.
  • Slowly add remaining flour until the dough is soft and smooth.
  • Let mixer knead the dough for 10 minutes, then shape into a ball and let rise in an oiled bowl covered with plastic wrap.
  • Let the dough rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  • Optional: Place dough in the freezer for a half hour after rising.

Filling

  • Combine all filling ingredients in a medium pot over the stove and bring to a simmer.
  • Simmer for about 8-10 minutes, then remove from heat and refrigerate.

Assembly

  • Line two 9x5 inch loaf pans with parchment paper and spray lightly with nonstick spray.
  • Divide the dough into 2 sections and roll out into a 12x18" rectangle.
  • Spread raspberry filling evenly, leaving a half inch on all sides.
  • Roll the dough tightly into a log and pinch to seal.
  • Cut each log lengthwise and twist the two ends together.
  • Place in loaf pans, cover, and let rise until about 50 percent larger.

Bake

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 35-40 minutes.
  • Cover with foil if tops brown too quickly.

Glaze

  • Beat together cream cheese and butter until soft.
  • Add powdered sugar and vanilla; mix well.
  • Slowly add milk to reach desired consistency.
  • Drizzle glaze on the bread once cooled or apply warm.

Notes

Bread is best kept at room temperature for up to 4 days. It can also be frozen.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 240mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Babka, Breakfast, brunch, Raspberry Bread, sweet bread, Yeast Bread
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