SOURDOUGH CHOCOLATE CAKE
One 9-inch cake; about 12 servings

A great way to use up extra sourdough starter. We love this extra tall single-layer cake simply dusted with powdered sugar, but it can be frosted or cut into layers, then filled and frosted.

Have all ingredients at room temperature, about 70°F. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray and line the bottom with a round of parchment paper.

Whisk together in a medium bowl:

  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup (20g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Beat in a large bowl, or in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes:

  • 6 tablespoons (3 oz or 85g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) sugar

Beat in one at a time just until combined:

  • 2 large eggs

Whisk together in a medium bowl:

  • 1 cup liquid Sourdough Starter
  • ¾ cup (175g) milk
  • 4 ounces (115g) semisweet chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Add the flour mixture to the butter in 3 parts, alternating with the sourdough mixture in 2 parts, mixing until just combined and scraping down the sides of the bowl several times. Scrape into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.

Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Run a thin knife around the inside of the pan to loosen the cake, then remove the pan ring. Cool the cake completely, then transfer to a serving platter. Before serving, dust with:

  • Powdered sugar
Own a physical copy? Find this recipe on page 729–30.

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