Polish Babka Cake

Description

This traditional Polish babka is a cake perfect to enjoy with an afternoon cup of tea or coffee. My version is made without yeast. It’s a moist and dense cake flavored with hints of vanilla, almond, and lemon. Dust with confectioners’ sugar if desired. [Recipe originally submitted to Allrecipes.pl]

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¾ cup potato starch
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar
  • 4 eggs, separated
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream, or more to taste
  • ½ lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 tablespoon almond extract
  • 2 tablespoons raisins
  • 1 ½ tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons dried bread crumbs

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 50 mins

Servings: 12

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