Birthday Cake Babka
Celebrate any occasion in style with this Birthday Cake Babka, a show-stopping fusion of classic babka and party-perfect funfetti vibes! This rich, buttery bread swirls together a sweet brown sugar filling speckled with vibrant rainbow sprinkles, combining nostalgia and decadence in every bite. Twisted and baked to golden perfection, it’s crowned with a luscious powdered sugar glaze and even more sprinkles for a festive touch. Perfect for birthdays, brunches, or anytime you crave a colorful treat, this recipe is as delightful to make as it is to eat. With its pillowy texture, eye-catching presentation, and irresistible sweetness, this babka is destined to be the centerpiece of your celebration. Keywords: Birthday Cake Babka, funfetti babka, party dessert, colorful bread, sprinkle-filled treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 0.75 cup Whole milk, warm
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 2 whole Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup Rainbow sprinkles (for the filling)
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Unsalted butter, melted (for the filling)
- 1 cup Powdered sugar (for the glaze)
- 2 tablespoons Milk (for the glaze)
- 0.25 cup Rainbow sprinkles (for topping)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
Add the warm milk, softened butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5-6 minutes.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and allow it to rise in a warm place for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until doubled in size.
Prepare the filling by mixing the melted butter and brown sugar together in a small bowl until combined.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a 10x16-inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
Spread the brown sugar and butter mixture evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
Sprinkle the rainbow sprinkles evenly over the butter and sugar mixture.
Starting from one long side, tightly roll the dough into a log. Pinch the seam to seal it, and gently stretch the log to ensure it is even.
Using a sharp knife, slice the log in half lengthwise, exposing the filling. Twist the two halves together, keeping the cut sides facing up to form a braided shape.
Place the braid into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan. Cover loosely with plastic wrap or a towel and let it rise for another 45 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Once the babka has risen, bake it in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the babka to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the glaze by whisking the powdered sugar and milk together until smooth. Drizzle the glaze evenly over the cooled babka.
Sprinkle the top of the glazed babka with additional rainbow sprinkles for a festive touch.
Slice and serve this delightful Birthday Cake Babka to celebrate any occasion!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2438 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 172.2 g | 221% | |
| Saturated Fat | 103.1 g | 515% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 782 mg | 261% | |
| Sodium | 2697 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 219.4 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 195.7 g | ||
| Protein | 20.4 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.6 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 340 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 499 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
