Description

A moist and tangy red velvet Bundt cake made with sourdough discard and topped with a creamy sour cream frosting. Perfect for cozy gatherings, this dessert blends nostalgic flavors with sustainable baking.

Ingredients

Scale

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (310 g)

2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (300 g)

1 cup vegetable oil or melted butter (240 ml)

2 large eggs, room temperature

1 cup buttermilk (240 ml)

1 cup sourdough discard, unfed

1 tablespoon red food coloring

1 teaspoon white vinegar

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (115 g)

3/4 cup full-fat sour cream (170 g)

3 cups powdered sugar (360 g)

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Bring sourdough discard to room temperature and preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and dust a 10- to 12-cup Bundt pan with cocoa powder.

2. In a medium bowl whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. In a large bowl beat sugar and oil until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, then beat in vanilla.

4. Stir in buttermilk, vinegar, and red food coloring until well combined.

5. Mix sourdough discard into the wet mixture on low speed until smooth.

6. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients in two to three additions, mixing gently until just combined.

7. Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake 45–55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

8. Allow cake to rest in pan 15 minutes, then invert onto a cooling rack and cool completely.

9. For frosting, beat softened butter with sour cream until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla and salt, adjusting consistency if needed.

10. Spread or drizzle frosting over cooled cake and decorate as desired, then slice and serve.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: dessert
Method: baking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice

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