The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3240 — Chocolate Gingerbread
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3240 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Beat 4 egg whites into as stiff a foam as possible. Add ½ pound sugar and ½ pound chocolate.
Shape into little flat cakes, place on a baking sheet and bake in an oven with gentle residual heat.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3240. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.