Intro:
Looking for a delightful way to use up your sourdough starter discard? This Chocolate Sourdough Cake recipe combines the rich flavors of chocolate with the tangy goodness of sourdough for a perfectly moist and decadent dessert. Whether you’re a sourdough enthusiast or simply love a good chocolate cake, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Chocolate Sourdough Cake
Ingredients:
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup sugar
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 large egg
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup sourdough starter, unfed
– 1/2 cup hot water
– 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the sugar-butter mixture, beating well after each addition.
5. Mix in the sourdough starter until fully incorporated.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
7. Stir in the hot water until the batter is smooth.
8. Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
9. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it out evenly.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
12. Carefully transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
13. Once cooled, slice and serve your delicious Chocolate Sourdough Cake. Enjoy the rich chocolate flavor and hint of tanginess from the sourdough!
This Chocolate Sourdough Cake is a wonderful way to use up excess sourdough starter while indulging in a moist and flavorful chocolate dessert. The combination of tangy sourdough and rich cocoa creates a unique flavor profile that is sure to impress your friends and family. Whether enjoyed with a cup of coffee in the morning or as a decadent dessert after dinner, this cake is versatile and delicious. Be sure to save this recipe for when you have extra sourdough starter on hand and let the cozy aroma of chocolate cake fill your kitchen!
