Babka humbled me the first few tries, but the twist is worth learning. A keto yeast dough gets rolled thin, spread with sugar-free chocolate, then cut and braided so the swirls show on top. Watching the layers come apart when you tear a piece is the whole reward.
Delicious Keto Chocolate Babka
This Keto Chocolate Babka features a soft, sweet bread infused with a rich chocolate filling. The recipe can be prepared in about 2 hours and yields one loaf, making it perfect for sharing or enjoying throughout the week.
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 cup erythritol or preferred keto sweetener
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sugar-free chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Prep the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, coconut flour, erythritol, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Add Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, almond milk, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Pour the mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: On a clean surface, knead the dough for a few minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Filling: In a small bowl, mix together the sugar-free chocolate chips and cocoa powder.
- Roll and Fill: Remove the dough from the fridge, roll it out into a rectangle, and spread the chocolate filling evenly over the surface. Roll the dough tightly to form a log.
- Shape the Babka: Cut the log in half lengthwise to reveal the chocolate swirls, then twist the two halves together. Place it in a greased loaf pan.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the babka cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Slice and enjoy your Keto Chocolate Babka.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 slices
- Calories: 180kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
Chill the dough before you cut and twist it, or the soft chocolate smears everywhere and you lose the pattern. Brush a little sugar-free syrup on while warm for shine. It takes an afternoon, but a slice with coffee makes the whole project feel earned.
