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Sourdough Chocolate Cake

Sourdough Chocolate Cake Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 313
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sourdough starter discard
  • 1/2 cup hot brewed coffee (or hot water)
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line with parchment. Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. Beat butter and sugar until fluffy, then beat in eggs, vanilla, and sourdough starter.
  3. Mix in half the dry ingredients, then add hot coffee. Stir in remaining dry ingredients until just combined.
  4. Pour batter into pan and bake 30 to 35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then turn out to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before slicing.

Notes

Baking time can vary; use the toothpick test for doneness. This cake tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld. If you do not have coffee, hot water works, too.