Description
Polish Babka is a moist, flavorful bundt cake featuring yogurt, fresh eggs, and a hint of lemon zest. Ideal for a cozy dessert or special celebration, this recipe is straightforward and rewarding, making it a favorite for anyone craving homemade goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ⅛ cups all-purpose flour (2 cups + 2 tablespoons)
- 1 ¼ cup plain yogurt whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¾ cup vegetable oil or any neutral tasting plant oil like avocado oil or light olive oil
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- zest from 1 medium lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup confectionery sugar
- 3 tablespoon lemon juice from 1 medium lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius).
- Generously grease a bundt or babka pan, ensuring to coat all the grooves。
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, crack the 4 eggs and add ¾ cup of sugar. Beat on medium-high speed until pale, thick, and fluffy, about 7–10 minutes.
- With the mixer on low, slowly drizzle in the ¾ cup of oil. Turn off the mixer.
- Gently fold in 1 ¼ cups of plain yogurt with a silicone spatula.
- Add the flour mixture in 4 additions, folding carefully after each until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Avoid overbaking.
- Let the pan rest on a cooling rack for 10 minutes then carefully invert it to release the babka. Allow to cool completely before icing.
- Trim the bottom slightly with a serrated knife if needed for a flat base.
- To prepare the icing, mix lemon juice with ½ cup of powdered sugar in a small bowl until smooth. Add the remaining ½ cup of sugar and continue mixing, breaking down lumps with a spoon until desired consistency is reached. Drizzle over the babka.
Notes
Make sure to let the babka cool completely before adding the icing for a better presentation.
Adjust the lemon juice in the icing according to your taste preference.
This cake pairs wonderfully with a cup of tea or coffee.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg