Sourdough Chocolate Cake : Quick and Easy Everyday Cake Recipe

sourdough discard

🥗Healthier: applesauce

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Applesauce adds moisture while reducing fat.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour provides more fiber.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Coconut oil adds a subtle flavor and is plant-based.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease and flour a cake pan.

In a large bowl, mix together the sourdough discard, sugar, and eggs until well combined.

Add the vegetable oil and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.

In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

Pour in the boiling water and mix until the batter is smooth and thin.

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.

Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Let the cake cool completely before frosting or serving.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens