Chocolate Babka French Toast

Inspired by Shuka

Ingredients:

French Toast:

• 1/2 loaf of Chocolate Babka (about 4 slices)

• 2 large eggs

• 1/2 cup heavy cream

• 2 tbp. sugar

• 1 pinch of cinnamon (optional)

• 2 tbsp. unsalted butter

• 1 tbsp. cocoa powder (optional)

• Maple syrup (optional)

Icing:

• 1 tbsp. unsalted butter

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

• 1-2 tbsp. whole milk

• 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract (optional)

Directions:

1. For the icing, melt butter in a microwave safe dish. Add powdered sugar and slowly whisk in the milk, 1 tbsp. at a time until icing is the right consistency. Add 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract, mix and set aside.

2. In a shallow dish, whisk egg, heavy cream, sugar and a pinch of cinnamon. Dip each slice of babka into the mixture, making sure to fully coat both sides. Let sit for 1-2 minutes so the babka fully absorbs the egg and cream mixture.

3. In a frying pan over medium heat, melt butter and add babka slices. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until both sides begin to brown. Plate and drizzle with vanilla icing and top with cocoa powder.