Sour Dough Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/2 cup coconut oil

• 1/2 cup sourdough starter

• 1 cup water

• 2 eggs

• 2 cups sugar

• 1 tsp salt

• 2 tsp baking soda

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 3/4 cup cocoa powder

• 1 cup whole milk

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix together the flour, coconut oil, sourdough starter, and water until combined.

2. In a separate large mixing bowl, combine the sugar and salt.

3. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and whole milk to the sugar mixture. Mix until well combined.

4. Add the sourdough mixture to the remaining ingredients. Whisk until the batter is smooth.

5. Lastly, add the baking soda and mix well.

6. Preheat the oven to 350°F.

7. Prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by coating them with baking spray.

8. Divide the cake batter evenly between the two prepared pans.

9. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

10. Allow the cakes to cool in their pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes.

11. Remove the cakes from the pans and allow them to cool completely before frosting.

Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened

• 3 cups powdered sugar

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/2 cup cocoa powder

• 4 Tbsp milk

• Dash of cinnamon

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy.

2. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until combined.

3. Add the vanilla extract, milk, and a dash of cinnamon.

4. Beat until the frosting is smooth, light, and fluffy. Add a little more milk if needed to reach your desired consistency.

5. Once the cakes have cooled completely, spread frosting over the first cake layer.

6. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.

7. Slice, serve, and enjoy!