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A loaf of Vegan Cinnamon Babka uncut.
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Vegan Cinnamon Babka

This vegan cinnamon babka is a stunner! Super easy to make despite its intricate details. Can be served for dessert or breakfast!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Rise Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Course: breads
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 317kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 cups flour (we prefer bread, can use all-purpose or whole wheat - see post for details)
  • ¼ cup vegan cane sugar (can sub for maple syrup, agave, or coconut sugar)
  • 1 package instant yeast (1 package = 2 ¼ tsp)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ cup dairy free milk (we like oat - can use any non-strongly flavored dairy free milk)
  • ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ¼ cup vegan butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

For filling

  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 ½ tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ¼ cup vegan butter, softened
  • 2 teaspoon water optional

For Glaze

  • ¼ cup canned coconut milk (sub any dairy free milk)
  • 1 tablespoon vegan butter, melted

Simple Syrup

Instructions

  • In a large bowl or stand mixer bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, yeast, salt, and nutmeg.  
  • Then, add in the dairy free milk, applesauce, butter, and vanilla.
  • In stand mixer, use dough hook and turn on low to combine all the ingredients well until a dough ball forms.
    If using a regular bowl, use a spatula, fold until mostly combined. 
    *Sprinkle a little more flour if needed to not be sticky and form a ball.  
  • Once ball is formed, grease the same bowl mixed in and place the dough ball back into the bowl. 
  • Cover with a towel or plastic wrap and let sit for 60-90 minutes in a warm, draft free place until doubled.

For the filling

  • In a small bowl combine the sugar, cinnamon, salt, and flour. Add in the butter and water and combine to form a post.
  • Once dough risen, lightly flour a surface and roll dough out until approximately 12×15 rectangle.
  • Brush the filling mixture across the entire surface.
  • Starting on one side, roll the dough into a log.
  •  Cut the log length wise carefully so there are two long pieces. 
  • Starting at one end, pinch the ends together and then braid the two pieces together and pinch together again at the end.  
  • Carefully place in a well greased loaf pan.
  • Cover and let rise in a warm, draft free place until it is crowning 1 inch over the top of the pan. Depending on your pan this could take 30-90 minutes.

For the Glaze

  • Once risen, Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine the coconut milk and butter in a small bowl. Carefully brush over the dough.
  • Place in oven for 40-50 minutes or until done. During the last 15-20 minutes tent with aluminum foil so it doesn't burn on top.
    *When done is should be deep-golden brown on top and a digital thermometer should read around 195 degrees F.

For Simple Syrup

  • While baking, add sugar and water to a small pot and bring to a boil. 
  • Stir and let boil until all sugar is dissolved.  Set aside. 
  • When the bread is done, brush the simple sugar syrup onto the bread. Let cool and serve. 

Notes

*See post for notes about Top 8 Allergy Free variation
**Nutritional facts are just estimates. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 330mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 531IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg