Chocolate Babka

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 sticks (6 ounces) unsalted butter
• 3 large eggs
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1/2 cup milk, any fat percentage
• 2 (1/4-ounce) packets active dry yeast (4 1/2 teaspoons)
• 1/2 cup plus 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, divided
• 4 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• Cooking spray or unsalted butter, for the pans
• 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
• 7 ounces bittersweet chocolate
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup water

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