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Sourdough Vanilla Cake

One-Bowl Sourdough Vanilla Cake Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup sourdough discard, unfed
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar and melted butter until smooth. Add the sourdough discard, milk, eggs, and vanilla and whisk until even.
  2. Sprinkle the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt over the wet mixture. Fold gently with a spatula just until no streaks of flour remain.
  3. Heat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan. Pour the batter in and smooth the top. Bake 45 to 50 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  4. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a rack to cool completely. Slice and serve dusted with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

If you use active starter instead of discard, reduce the baking powder to 1 teaspoon — the cake will be less tangy and rise a touch higher. Let the cake cool fully before slicing for the cleanest cuts.