The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3026 — Chocolate Baba
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3026 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Pour 60 strained yolks and 1 glass grated chocolate into a butter churn and beat for half an hour. Add ¾ glass sugar and 3 glasses flour, then beat for another half hour.
Add ¾ glass white yeast mixture and beat for about half an hour more. Fill one-third of a mould; when risen, bake in a hot oven for 1 hour.
For six people prepare one-third: 20 yolks, ⅓ glass chocolate, ¼ glass sugar, 1 glass flour and ¼ glass yeast mixture.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3026. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.