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Sourdough Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Delightfully sweet and moist. The perfect birthday cake!
Course Dessert
Prep Time 5 minutes
Author Mary Rose

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl
  • 1 8x8 baking dish

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup sourdough starter
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup cocoa
  • 1/2 cup shredded zucchini
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda

Instructions

  • The night before mix flour, starter, water, and oil in a large mixing bowl.
  • Cover and allow to ferment on counter for 8-24 hours.
  • The next day, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the remainder of the ingredients well.
  • Add the new mixture to the overnight mixture. This will take a minute or 2. Use a whisk and break up the fermented mixture while stirring in the liquid ingredients. Whisk until completely combined.
  • Prepare 8x8 baking dish by spraying with oil and dusting with flour.
  • Pour batter into baking dish.
  • Bake 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool completely before frosting with your favorite icing.