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Sourdough Discard Chocolate Cake

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This rich and moist chocolate cake utilizes sourdough discard for added flavor and reduces waste, making it a perfect treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (190g)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar (400g)
  • 3/4 cup non-dutch cocoa powder (75g)
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda (8g)
  • 1 tsp baking powder (6g)
  • 1 tsp fine salt (8g)
  • 3/4 cup whole milk (200g)
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted (100g)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (4g)
  • 3/4 cup coffee, freshly brewed (180g)
  • 1 cup sourdough discard (300g)
  • 8 tbs unsalted butter, room temperature (113g)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar (360g)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (4g)
  • 3 tbs milk (45g)
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder (34g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round pan or line it with parchment.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the milk, melted coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in the brewed coffee and sourdough discard.
  4. Pour the wet mix into the dry mix. Stir until just combined and smooth. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour batter into the pan and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out to cool completely.
  6. To make the frosting, beat room-temperature butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, beating low at first, then higher until smooth.
  7. Add the vanilla and milk a little at a time until you reach spreadable consistency.
  8. If the cake domed on top, level it with a knife. Place one layer on a plate and spread frosting on top and around the sides.
  9. Chill briefly to set the frosting if desired.

Notes

Serve slices at room temperature, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Store covered at room temperature for 1-2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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