Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Sourdough Discard Coffee Cake, perfect for brunches or cozy evenings. The cake’s tender crumb combines the tangy taste of sourdough with warm cinnamon and sweet vanilla, all topped with a crunchy streusel. Easy to prepare, this recipe transforms leftover sourdough into a delicious treat that’s sure to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sourdough discard
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup melted unsalted butter
- Optional: Toppings (nuts or streusel)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Create a well in the dry mixture; add melted butter, eggs, sourdough discard, and vanilla extract. Stir until just combined.
- If using toppings, mix them separately with some cinnamon and sugar.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cooling for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or let cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: For variations, consider adding chocolate chips or different spices like nutmeg. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze for longer storage.