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Чёрная бабка

Cultural Context

Originating in Moldova, Чёрная бабка (Black Baba) is a traditional dessert often enjoyed during festive occasions and family gatherings. This rich, chocolatey cake is a symbol of hospitality and celebration, often served alongside coffee or tea. Its popularity has spread beyond Moldova, inspiring variations in neighboring countries, each adding their unique twist to the recipe.

MoldovanMDdessert
60 min
medium
10 servings
Servings4
300 g flour
1.5 tablespoons baking soda
300 g sugar
200 ml vegetable oil
250 ml kefir
500 ml milk
25 ml vodka
10 eggs
butter for greasing
breadcrumbs for dusting

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness and moisture.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds offer similar texture and flavor with less cost.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Dried cranberries add a tart flavor that complements the sweetness.

1

Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).

2

Mix 300 g flour with 1.5 tablespoons baking soda and 300 g sugar in a bowl.

3

Gradually add 200 ml vegetable oil and mix well.

4

Add 250 ml kefir gradually while mixing.

5

Pour in 500 ml milk and mix until smooth, ensuring no lumps remain.

6

Add 25 ml vodka (or 100 ml white wine if available) and mix thoroughly.

7

In a separate bowl, beat 10 eggs with a mixer for 5-7 minutes until fluffy.

8

Gradually add the egg mixture to the batter, mixing well until combined.

9

Grease a 28 cm diameter, 6 L thick-walled pot with butter and dust with breadcrumbs.

10

Pour the batter into the prepared pot and cover tightly with a lid or foil.

11

Bake in the preheated oven at 180°C for 1.5 hours, then reduce the temperature to 100°C and bake for another 1.5 hours.

12

After baking, leave the pot in the oven for a while to cool down before removing.

13

Invert the pot onto a plate to release the dessert and cut into pieces.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

28 cm diameter thick-walled potmixing bowlsmixerplate

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutennutsdairyeggs

Also Known As

Black BabaBabka Neagră

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