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sourdough chocolate cake

sourdough chocolate cake

A rich, deeply satisfying sourdough chocolate cake, moist with a tender crumb and subtly infused with tangy sourdough complexity.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 375
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup (240g) active sourdough starter, fed and bubbly
  • 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, at room temperature
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120ml) hot coffee or water

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the sourdough starter, eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Combine the wet and dry mixtures, mixing gently until just combined.
  5. Stir in the hot coffee until the batter is smooth.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  7. Cool the cake for 10-15 minutes in the pan, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store unfrosted in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For frosting, use a ganache made of chocolate chips and heavy cream.