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Polish Blueberry Babka Recipe – Babka Z Jagodami

Name: Polish Blueberry Babka Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: Polish
Ingredients: 9 oz / 250g of soft butter + some more to grease the pan; 1 cup / 200g / 7oz of sugar; 4 eggs; 6 oz / 170g of sour cream; 3 cups / 360g / 12 oz of all-purpose flour; 2 tsps of baking powder; 7 oz / 200g of blueberries +1 tbsp of flour

October 17, 2024

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Babka got a berrylicious upgrade! This Polish Blueberry Babka is a twist on a classic, bursting with juicy blueberries in every bite. Warning: may cause uncontrollable cravings and excessive joy :).

A hand sprinkles toppings on a freshly baked bundt cake with dark spots, reminiscent of a classic Polish Blueberry Babka Z Jagodami, resting invitingly on a wooden table.

How To Make Polish Blueberry Babka?

Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 355F / 180C

Making babka takes just 10 minutes so it’s best to start with preheating the oven.

Step 2 – Beat Butter With Sugar

Do it for about 5 minutes until the sugar dissolves and it changes the color to whitish.

A Recipe display on the table: vibrant blueberries, baking powder, flour, and sugar mingle with rich sour cream, butter, and eggs atop patterned dishes. Perfect for crafting a traditional Polish Blueberry Babka (Babka Z Jagodami) that promises a delightful taste of heritage.

Step 3 – Add Eggs

Start adding eggs, one by one, mixing all the time.

A person holds a bowl with cracked eggs over a kitchen appliance, beginning the recipe for Polish Blueberry Babka. Nearby, blueberries and a wooden cutting board await their turn in this culinary creation inspired by Babka Z Jagodami.

Step 4 – Add Sour Cream, Flour, And Baking Powder

Add the remaining 3 ingredients for the batter and mix until you get a smooth batter.

Step 5 – Prepare The Blueberries

A child mixes flour-coated blueberries into batter for a traditional Polish Blueberry Babka beside a digital kitchen appliance on the speckled countertop.

In a separate bowl, coat blueberries with 1 tbsp of flour. Add them to the batter, using the spoon. Do it gently, making sure you don’t crush the blueberries.

Step 6 – Prepare The Bundt Pan & Bake

Grease the 9” / 22cm bundt pan with butter.

Hands greasing a fluted metal bundt pan with a small piece of butter on a patterned countertop, preparing to craft a delicious Blueberry Babka.

Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 65 minutes. Allow to cool completely before taking babka out of the pan.

Mixing cake batter for a delicious Polish Blueberry Babka in a bundt pan on the kitchen counter next to a digital kitchen appliance.

Tips For Making The Blueberry Babka

I Don’t Have A Bunt Pan. What To Do?

You may replace it with a 9 x 13” pan. The baking time may be shorter, so check for doneness after 50 minutes or so.

Can I Use Frozen Blueberries?

Yes. Make sure to defrost them first and pour out all the juice. Blueberries need to be dry otherwise babka may not turn out well.

Can I Use Other Fruits?

Absolutely! Any berries will work. If you use bigger fruits, for example, apples, cut them into small chunks.

How To Decorate Blueberry Babka?

Dust it with powdered sugar, pour chocolate frosting or sugar glaze on it. For me, this babka doesn’t need any topping. It’s sweet and delicious enough.