Recipes Desserts Cakes Sheet Cake Recipes Sourdough Chocolate Cake 4.4 (65) 60 Reviews 18 Photos This unique chocolate cake recipe uses sourdough starter in the batter for a tender and delicious cake with a strong milk chocolate flavor. Submitted by Sally Updated on July 14, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Trending Videos Close this video player 18 18 18 18 18 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 18 Yield: 1 9x13-inch cake Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients ⅔ cup shortening 1 ⅔ cups white sugar 3 eggs 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 cup sourdough starter ¾ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt ¾ cup cold water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch cake pan. Sift together flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Cream shortening, sugar, and eggs together in a large bowl. Blend in sourdough starter. Add flour mixture slowly to creamed mixture, beating until smooth. Stir in water and vanilla; mix well. Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 223 Calories 9g Fat 34g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 18 Calories 223 % Daily Value * Total Fat 9g 12% Saturated Fat 2g 12% Cholesterol 31mg 10% Sodium 211mg 9% Total Carbohydrate 34g 12% Dietary Fiber 2g 6% Total Sugars 19g Protein 4g 8% Calcium 25mg 2% Iron 2mg 8% Potassium 103mg 2% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved