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Sourdough Discard Coffee Cake

A moist and flavorful coffee cake made with sourdough discard, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 cup sourdough discard at room temperature
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Streusel Topping
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Method
 

Prepare the Cake Batter
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x9 inch baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the sourdough discard until just combined.
Make the Streusel Topping
  1. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
  2. Cut in the cold butter using a fork or pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  2. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  4. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

This coffee cake is best enjoyed warm, and can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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