Better Chocolate Babka | Searching4Zen

Name: Better Chocolate Babka | Searching4Zen
Ingredients: 4 ¼ cups (530 grams) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting; ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons instant yeast; Grated zest of 1 small lemon or half an orange (our preference); 3 large eggs; ½ cup water (cold is fine) and up to 1 to 2 tablespoons extra, if needed; ¾ teaspoon fine sea or table salt; ⅔ cup unsalted butter (150 grams or 5.3 ounces) at room temperature; Sunflower or other neutral oil, for greasing; 4 ½ ounces (130 grams) dark chocolate (or approximately 3/4 cup chocolate chips); ½ cup (120 grams) unsalted butter, cold is fine; Scant ½ cup (50 grams) powdered sugar; ⅓ cup (30 grams) cocoa powder; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon [optional]; ⅓ cup water; 6 tablespoons (75 grams) granulated sugar

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Easiest chocolate cake ever! No-fail recipe with deliciously moist layers and a sugary finish—trust the process for perfect results every time.

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Ingredients

4 ¼ cups (530 grams) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
2 teaspoons instant yeast
Grated zest of 1 small lemon or half an orange (our preference)
3 large eggs
½ cup water (cold is fine) and up to 1 to 2 tablespoons extra, if needed
¾ teaspoon fine sea or table salt
⅔ cup unsalted butter (150 grams or 5.3 ounces) at room temperature
Sunflower or other neutral oil, for greasing
4 ½ ounces (130 grams) dark chocolate (or approximately 3/4 cup chocolate chips)
½ cup (120 grams) unsalted butter, cold is fine
Scant ½ cup (50 grams) powdered sugar
⅓ cup (30 grams) cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon cinnamon [optional]
⅓ cup water
6 tablespoons (75 grams) granulated sugar