Sourdough Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Sourdough Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sourdough starter; 1 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose; 2 cups sugar; 3/4 cup cocoa powder; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 cup milk; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 3/4 cup coffee cold; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1/2 cup sourdough starter
1 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup coffee cold
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Few people bake cakes from scratch anymore unless they can produce something that's not possible with a mix.
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This sourdough chocolate cake falls in that category.
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It's got a fudge-like quality you can't get any way except with sourdough and since it's all mixed in one bowl, it's almost as easy as a boxed cake.
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Put the starter in a large bowl, cover loosely and allow to stand at room temperature until active and bubbling -- at least one hour.
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Then add the rest of the ingredients, in the order given, beating well after each addition.
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It is not necessary to sift or premix any of the ingredients as long as you are careful to get the baking powder and soda evenly mixed.
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Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, pour in the batter, which will be thin, and bake in a preheated 350F (180C).
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oven for about 30 minutes, or until the layers test done when poked with a toothpick.
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The cake will have pulled away from the sides of the pan.
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Allow to cool about 10 minutes before removing from pans, then finish cooling the layers on wire racks.
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Do not frost until the cake is completely cold.
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A mild chocolate butter cream frosting is nice with this cake.

896

kcal

Calories

Fat

148

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup sourdough starter, 1 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose, 2 cups sugar, 3/4 cup cocoa powder, and more.

Yes, Sourdough Chocolate Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Sourdough Chocolate Cake

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