With all that is currently happening in the world, I believe we all need as many comfort foods to get trough the day. I am a savory treats lover but there are times when nothing beats a warm steaming cinnamon roll babka topped with cream cheese frosting. It’s the kind of dessert that makes you want to crawl in bed with a slice and a hot cup of coffee and just forget about the rest. What makes this better than any cinnamon rolls / buns is that this no doubt best cinnamon roll babka is made with buttery brioche dough and it is puffy and perfect.
Why make a whole loaf and not small individual rolls or buns or knots filled with butter and cinnamon sugar? You can always do that, but small pastries like those seem like something you have when you are in a rush. A whole slice is something you serve on a plate and top with cream cheese frosting and eat with a fork or a spoon and enjoy in a totally different classy way. The best cinnamon roll babka could be the centerpiece of a family dinner. I believe that it qualifies for a Thanksgiving dessert as well. And imagine the possibilities for later. Let’s say, for some reason unknown to any man you didn’t finish the whole loaf in one day. You didn’t even finish the next day. And by the third day it has gotten quite stale. No go and make the best damn french toast using this stale / dry cinnamon roll babka.
Now, what exactly is a Babka? It is super popular here in Eastern Europe and has many varieties, but cinnamon and chocolate are the most popular ones in my opinion. There are also some filled with fruit jellies and raisins and jams. The possibilities really are endless. And you don’t even have to stop at sweet Babkas too.
This without a doubt best cinnamon roll babka is fantastic when enjoyed with a hot cup of coffee or tea if you are a tea drinker. Or maybe even a hot cocoa or chai latte if you want to just dive in the comfort.
If you are not a fan of buttery cinnamon filling, then go ahead and make my Nutella chocolate babka.