The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3027 — Chocolate Baba, Another Method
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3027 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Beat 30 yolks until pale. Gradually stir in 1 pound grated chocolate, 1 pound (2 glasses) sugar, 1 crushed vanilla pod and ¾ glass sifted rye breadcrumbs until the mixture becomes smooth, thick and pale.
Gently fold in the foam of 30 beaten whites, dusting in about ⅓ glass potato flour. Fill three-quarters of a mould and bake. For a smaller baba use one-third of the quantities.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3027. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.