Description
The Sourdough Red Velvet Snack Cake with Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting combines the classic red velvet flavor with the tang of sourdough starter. This recipe transforms leftover starter discard into a moist, flavorful cake topped with a rich, creamy chocolate sour cream frosting. Perfect for cozy weekends, it yields tender crumb, gentle cocoa notes, and a vibrant red hue. You will gather pantry staples, learn how sourdough enhances texture and taste, follow step-by-step baking instructions, and master the tangy-sweet frosting. Enjoy a sustainable, indulgent treat that stays moist for days and delights friends and family.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch pan or bundt mold with butter and cocoa dust.
2. Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl until combined.
3. In a separate bowl, beat oil, sugar, and eggs until pale and smooth.
4. Stir in vanilla, red food coloring, and vinegar until evenly mixed.
5. Fold in sourdough discard and buttermilk alternately with dry ingredients until batter is just combined.
6. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top with a spatula.
7. Bake for 28–32 minutes (9×13 pan) or 40–45 minutes (bundt) until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Cool cake in pan 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Melt chocolate chips and let cool 5–7 minutes, then beat with sour cream until smooth.
10. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla and salt, mixing until frosting is glossy and spreadable; chill 10 minutes if needed.
11. Spread frosting over cooled cake and decorate as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
Keywords: sourdough red velvet, red velvet cake, sourdough snack cake, chocolate sour cream frosting, sourdough dessert, cake recipe, sourdough bake, snack cake, red velvet frosting