Description
A simple chocolate snack cake using sourdough discard, with no frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sourdough discard
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee or hot water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 8×8 inch square baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add sugar, oil, vanilla, and sourdough discard. Mix well.
- Pour in hot coffee or water. Mix until combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can adjust the sugar to your preference.
- For a richer flavor, use strong brewed coffee.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg