SOURDOUGH CHOCOLATE CRANBERRY CAKE

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A prize winning chocolate cranberry cake made with a sourdough starter.

Provided by Esther Nelson

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup sourdough starter
1 cup water
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup dry milk powder
1 cup white sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
2 eggs
3 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
1 (16 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • In a large, non-metallic bowl, combine sourdough starter, water, flour and powdered milk. Let ferment uncovered, for 2 to 3 hours in a warm place until bubbly and a clear sour milk odor develops.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x13 inch pan with cooking spray and, using a small sieve or shaker, dust lightly with cocoa powder.
  • In a separate large bowl, mix together sugar, oil, salt, vanilla, cinnamon and baking soda. Add eggs, melted semi-sweet baking chocolate, and cranberry sauce.
  • Combine the mixtures together and stir until well blended.
  • Pour into a 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes, or until knife inserted into center comes out clean. Cool at least 10 minutes before serving, excellent served slightly warm.
  • Garnish by sifting powdered sugar onto a paper doily or just dollop spoonfuls of whole berry cranberry sauce on top of each serving of cake.
  • This cake can also be baked in 2 - 8 inch round layer cake pans, baking time is decreased to 20 to 25 minutes or until knife inserted comes out clean. Another can of whole berry cranberry sauce can be spread generously between and on top of the unfrosted layered cake rounds for an impressive look during the holidays!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.5 g, Cholesterol 15.8 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 145.3 mg, Sugar 15.5 g

Ann Ugoji
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This cake is a must-try for any sourdough lover. It's a delicious and easy-to-make treat that's perfect for any occasion.


Sk Saiful khan
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I can't wait to try this recipe with different fruits. I think blueberries or raspberries would be delicious.


John Tony
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This cake is a great make-ahead breakfast or snack. It's also perfect for potlucks and parties.


Zandiles Sithole
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others. It's a great way to use up leftover sourdough starter.


Jack Downes
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Overall, I really enjoyed this cake. It was moist, flavorful, and the chocolate and cranberries were a perfect combination.


Syed Laalhussain
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I loved the flavor of this cake, but it was a bit too dense for my taste. I think I'll try using a different sourdough starter next time.


ging gingot
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The cake was a bit dry. I think I might have overbaked it.


Bill Mathias
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This cake was a bit too tangy for my taste. I think next time I'll use less sourdough.


Anand Rai
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I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great. It was a big hit with my family.


Shameer Shameer
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This cake is amazing! The sourdough gives it a unique flavor that I really enjoyed. I will definitely be making this again.


John Terry
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I was a bit skeptical about using sourdough in a chocolate cake, but I'm so glad I tried it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the chocolate and cranberries were a perfect combination.


DJ PARADOX
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was a big hit with my friends.


Lamia Bushra
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This cake was so delicious! I loved the combination of chocolate and cranberries. The sourdough made it extra moist and flavorful.


Suman Gurung
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I've never baked with sourdough before, but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out great. The cake was moist and flavorful.


Dzena Dzan
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This cake was a hit with my family! The sourdough gave it a slightly tangy flavor that paired perfectly with the sweetness of the chocolate and cranberries.