Double Chocolate Kokosh Cake - Red Star® Yeast

Double Chocolate Kokosh Cake - Red Star® Yeast

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Kokosh cake is a flatter, richer version of babka. This recipe relies on gooey chocolate spread to add richness and depth of flavor.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water (110-115°F)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 (0.25oz each) packages (14g) or 4 1/2 teaspoons Platinum Yeast
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large whole eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • Egg wash: 1 egg + 2 teaspoons water (whisked together)
  • 1 cup chocolate hazelnut spread (such as Nutella)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • Pinch of kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder (optional)

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