Low Carb Chocolate Babka

Indulge in the decadence of a *Low Carb Chocolate Babka*, a mouthwatering twist on the classic Eastern European treat tailored for your keto or low-carb lifestyle. Featuring a rich, buttery dough made with almond and coconut flours, this recipe skips the traditional high-carb ingredients while still delivering a soft, tender texture. The luscious chocolate filling is crafted with sugar-free dark chocolate, unsweetened cocoa powder, and a splash of heavy cream, ensuring every bite is bursting with deep, chocolatey flavor. Optional walnuts add a delightful crunch, while the iconic braided design gives this loaf an elegant, bakery-worthy finish. Perfect as a guilt-free dessert or breakfast treat, this low-carb babka offers just the right blend of indulgence and health-conscious ingredients.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 200 grams Almond flour
• 50 grams Coconut flour
• 1 teaspoon Xanthan gum
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 100 grams Unsalted butter
• 100 grams Granulated erythritol
• 3 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 30 grams Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 60 milliliters Heavy cream
• 100 grams Dark chocolate (70% cocoa, sugar-free)
• 50 grams Walnuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving some paper hanging over the edges for easy lifting later.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In another bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the butter with the erythritol until light and fluffy.

Step 4

Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and mix until a dough forms.

Step 6

For the chocolate filling, in a small saucepan, heat heavy cream and cocoa powder over a low flame until smooth, then stir in chopped dark chocolate until melted completely.

Step 7

Fold the optional walnuts into the chocolate filling if using.

Step 8

Roll out the dough on a piece of parchment paper into a rectangle about 1cm thick. Spread the chocolate mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.

Step 9

Carefully roll the dough from the long side into a log shape. Use the parchment paper to aid you in rolling.

Step 10

Slice the log lengthwise down the center using a sharp knife. Rotate each half so the layers are exposed on top and gently twist them around each other to form a braid.

Step 11

Place the braided dough into the prepared loaf pan. Allow the dough to rest for 10 minutes before baking.

Step 12

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until the loaf is firm to the touch and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 13

Let the babka cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 10 minutes before lifting it out using the parchment paper overhang to cool completely.

Step 14

Slice and serve this delicious low carb chocolate babka warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(857.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3492.0

Total Fat 304.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 109.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 839.4mg	0%
Sodium 1833.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 249.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 73.2g	0%
Total Sugars 14.1g
Protein 91.9g	0%

Vitamin D 123IU	0%
Calcium 697.3mg	0%
Iron 30.2mg	0%
Potassium 1883.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.7%

Protein: 9.0%

Carbs: 24.3%