Babka, babka everywhere. And I’m not complaining one bit. Every time I log onto Pinterest or Instagram I see yet another delicious, swirled babka recipe calling my name.
Babka is an Eastern European yeasted cake known for its gooey, swirled interior. And while we know that chocolate babka reigns supreme, at least according to Seinfeld, these days, food writers and bloggers are having so much fun dreaming up sweet and savory filling ideas far beyond your average cinnamon or chocolate version.
If you’ve never made babka before, check out our handy guide to shaping babka and our video showcasing four different ways to make it.
Now get ready to drool…
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Sweet Babka Recipes
Cranberry Cream Cheese Babka from Little Figgy
Cashew Caramel Babka from Pies and Tacos
Cookie Butter Babka from Frosting and Fettuccine
Matcha Black Sesame Babka from TheFeedFeed
Savory Babka Recipes
Cheesy Pull-Apart Garlic Bread Babka
Pimento Cheese Babka from King Arthur Flour
Savory Sourdough Babka from Breadtopia
Salami Babka from Busy in Brooklyn
Everything Bagel Babka from TheFeedFeed
Other Ways to Eat Babka
Chocolate and Salted Pistachio Babka Buns