Introduction
Hello sourdough lovers I recently baked this sourdough discard coffee cake I thought if I had some extra sourdough starter why not create some delicious sourdough discard coffee cake, I made these cakes because I searched about them and I found that they are so fluffy, soft and flavorful and also this is the fantastic way to use a leftover sourdough starter, let’s begin and get into the recipe but first you need to know what is sourdough discard..
What is sourdough discard?
Sourdough discard is the part of the sourdough starter taken out during the feeding process. Instead of throwing it away, it can be incorporated into different baked goods such as this coffee cake, providing a slightly tangy taste and adding moisture to your dishes.
Why you will love this recipe
- Do you know sourdough discard coffee cake is so moist and stays fresh for days, It is great breakfast, dessert, or a mid-day treat with your coffee or tea and you what is the best part, guys, yes is so simple make but trust me you’ll love it.
- Instead of throwing away sourdough starters,, you can make this tasty sourdough discard coffee cakes which can also reduce your kitchen waste, believe me,, these coffee cakes are more better and delicious than the ones bought from the store because you are making them at your home and you will have the control to add or remove anything from the recipe like you can reduce the sugar if you want because when you buy a coffee cake from the market, you know they are full of sugar so that’s a reason why should I prefer making homemade coffee cake instead of buying them from the store
- The acidity in the sourdough discard helps create a soft texture which can make your sourdough discard coffee cake more delicious and softer.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Electric mixer
- Spatula
- 9×9-inch baking pan
- oven
Ingredients
Crumble Topping
- 4 tablespoons (56 g) butter (melted)
- ½ cup (110 g) light brown sugar
- ½ cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup (120 g) chopped pecans (optional)
Cinnamon Sugar Filling
- ⅓ cup (73 g) light brown sugar
- ⅓ cup (40 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Sourdough Coffee Cake Batter
- 8 tablespoons (113 g) butter (softened)
- ½ cup (110 g) light brown sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons (10 g) vanilla extract
- ½ cup (115 g) sour cream
- ½ cup (125 g) sourdough starter discard
- 1 cup (240 g) buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) fine sea salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
Instruction
CRUMBLE TOPPING
- So first you need to melt the butter in a decent size of bowl and stir the light brown sugar it and cinnamon until well combined, then Add the flour and pecans and once again stir it until the mixture comes together, then set it aside and let it coo
CINNAMON SUGAR FILLING:
Mix the flour and light brown sugar in a small bowl and set aside while you can make your coffee cake
SOURDOUGH COFFEE CAKE BATTER
- So you need to preheat your oven to like 350 F, then you need to Grease a 9″ x 9″ baking pan.
- Then take a large bowl and use a spatula to cream the butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until fully combined, then add eggs, vanilla extract, sour cream, sourdough starter, milk, salt, and baking powder to the bowl and mix it well and then you need to add flour and then mix it until well combined.
- Pour half of the cake batter into the baking dish and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly across the surface of the batter, then carefully pour the remaining batter over the cinnamon sugar mixture to cover, use a spatula to spread the batter on the same level, break the crumble topping with your finger and sprinkle it on the top of the coffee cake.
- Then you just need to bake it for 40-45 minutes or just insert a toothpick in the middle of the cake and if it comes out clean then the sourdough discarded coffee cake is ready to serve
Why use sourdough discard in sourdough discard coffee cake ??
- Reduce waste: We all know that Making sourdough coffee cake with sourdough discard can reduce waste so why not use it it will help to use up leftover starters instead of throwing away you can make some delicious dishes like sourdough discard doughnuts or sourdough discard brownies, sourdough discard coffee cake and more you can also check out on doughdelish.com
- Unique Flavor: Using sourdough discarded in coffee cake can give a slight tang, making them more delicious, and soft
- Easy: sourdough discard coffee cake is one of the easiest coffee cakes to make because of the sourdough..
Nutritional information
- Calories: 603 kcal
- Protein : 8g
- Carbohydrates : 80g
- Fat : 29g
- Fiber: 3g
HelpFull Tips
- Room Temperature: Make sure your ingredients like eggs and butter are at room temperature for easier mixing
- Don’t overmix: You need to mix the dry ingredients and wet ingredients until just combined, it will help to keep the cake light and tender.
- Make it your own: Add chopped nuts or you can also top it with fried fruits and you can also add the dried fruits to the batter for extra texture and flavor.
How to store
- Room Temperature: If you want to store sourdough discard the coffee cake so you can store it in an airtight container at room temperature for like up to 3 days,
- Freezing: To freeze, wrap the sourdough discard the coffee cake in plastic wrap,, and then place it in a freezer-safe bag or container you can freeze these coffee cakes for like up to 2-3 months.
Facts
- Zero waste: As we all know making coffee cake with sourdough discard is an eco-friendly practice because you are using something that would be thrown away, so instead of wasting it you can use it to make delicious recipes like sourdough discard tortilla, sourdough discard brownies, sourdough discard coffee cake and more
- Versatile: Do you know sourdough discard are so versatile, that you can use them in a very different variety of dishes, whether you’re making tacos, burritos or even using them as a pizza base?
- Healthier Option: I prefer to make coffee cakes at home instead of buying them from the store because they are healthier, do you know that many coffee cakes contain preservatives, additives,, and unhealthy fats, when you make coffee cakes at home you control ingredients like you do not add unwanted artificial flavor
Conclusion
Using leftover discard to make sourdough coffee cake is both tasty and practical for breakfast. The delicate taste, smooth consistency, and crispy cinnamon topping blend perfectly. Give this coffee cake a try if you have some sourdough discard to use – it could become your preferred recipe!
