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Boil together the fat, water, sugar, and cocoa until you achieve a smooth mixture. Set aside about a cup of this mixture.
Once the mixture cools, gradually add flour while kneading the dough, incorporating a pinch of baking soda and six egg yolks one at a time. Finally, fold in the whipped egg whites from six eggs.
Grease a baking pan with fat and dust it with breadcrumbs. Pour the dough into the pan and bake for about 50-60 minutes at a temperature of 350-400°F (180-200°C).
When the cake has cooled slightly, drizzle it with the chocolate mixture. You can cut the cake into individual pieces, spread them with jam or cream, or slice it into portions to serve with whipped sour cream (a thicker, tangier version of sour cream common in Eastern European cuisine) or fruit syrup.
For this recipe, you will need: 375g of butter or margarine (about 1.3 cups), 2.5 cups of sugar, 4 teaspoons of cocoa powder, 3/4 cup of water, 3 cups of flour, 3 teaspoons of baking soda, and 6 eggs.
