Black and White Babka

EL SEGUNDO, CA, DECEMBER 9, 2024 - The process of making babka at the Los Angeles Times test kitchen in El Segundo, CA on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024. (Catherine Dzilenski/For The Times)
(Catherine Dzilenski/For The Times)

This luscious babka with malted-fudgy filling and vanilla glaze is based on the iconic black and white cookie.