BABKA

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Babka (BOB-kah) is Polish for "grandmother." When cooked in a fluted pan, it is somewhat like a woman's skirt. This is an Easter cake with orange and lemon flavors.

Provided by Sharon Whitley

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 1/2 clove all purpose flour
1 Tbsp baking powder
1 Tbsp grated lemon peel
1 Tbsp corn starch
1/2 tsp salt
2 stick butter
1 3/4 c sugar
6 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 c orange juice
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/2 c golden raisins
2 Tbsp finely ground bread crumbs, for dusting pan
GLAZE
1/3 c warm orange juice
1 c confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • 1. In bowl, combine flour, baking powder, lemon peel, cornstarch and salt. Set aside. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating after each addition.
  • 2. Gradually add flour mixture, vanilla, 1/4 cup of orange juice, and lemon juice. Mix thoroughly. Stir in raisins.
  • 3. Lightly grease 10 inch Bundt pan. Dust with bread crumbs. Pour in batter bake in preheated 325 oven 50-60 minutes, or until cake tester comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Turn cake out on a wire rack.
  • 4. To make glaze: Combine orange juice and confectioners sugar. Using a fork, poke holes in the top of the cake Spoon glaze over warm cake. Cool on a wire rack.

Bassem Elalfy
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Shipon Hasan
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This recipe is a waste of time. My babka turned out terrible.


Islamabad Milk & Yogurt
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my babka didn't turn out as well as I hoped. It was a bit dry and the filling was too runny.


Etuna Gelovani
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This recipe is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still a good babka.


Manoozr Manoozr
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I'm not a big fan of the streusel topping, but the babka itself is very good.


Laura Shearn
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This babka is a bit dense, but it's still very delicious. I love the streusel topping.


joe express
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I've tried many babka recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess.


Angelina Mwansa
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This babka is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Sippy The son
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I made this babka for my husband's birthday and he loved it. He said it was the best babka he's ever had.


Dalia AbdElmonem
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I followed the recipe exactly and my babka turned out perfectly. It was so moist and fluffy, and the filling was delicious.


Olajubu Tina
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This babka is the perfect combination of sweet and savory. I love the way the streusel topping adds a little bit of crunch.


Riya Ahmed
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I'm not a big fan of babka, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so light and fluffy, and the filling is to die for.


Maria Busanelli
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The babka is absolutely amazing!


Ocexnbuilds
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I made this babka for a brunch party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Kim Jennie
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This babka is so delicious! It's the perfect treat for any occasion.


Itze Arteaga
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a very experienced baker, but it was surprisingly easy to follow. The babka came out perfectly and my family loved it.


Imran Safder
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This recipe is a keeper! The babka turned out beautifully and tasted even better than it looked.


Zaam Pea
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I've made this babka several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dough is so soft and fluffy, and the filling is perfectly sweet and gooey.


Vani Zicter
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This babka recipe was a hit! It was incredibly moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. I loved the streusel topping, which added a nice crunch and extra sweetness to each bite.


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