babka

Definition

A Central and Eastern European coffee cake flavored with orange rind, rum, almonds, and raisins; or with some single flavoring, e.g. chocolate, lemon, etc.

Etymology

From a Slavic language likely via Yiddish באַבקע (babke). Compare baba (“rum soaked cake”).

Example Sentences

• "A couple of weeks ago, my family and I also travelled an hour or so to sample the babkas and honey croissants at Farro bakery in Bristol."