Sourdough Discard Coffee Cake
Ingredients
- ½ cbutter
1 stick, softened
- 1 ½ cwhite sugar
- 2 tspvanilla extract
- 2eggs
- 1 cwhole milk
- 1 csourdough discard or active starter
- 4 tspbaking powder
- 3 call purpose flour
- 1 ½ cbrown sugar
- 5 tbspflour
- 4 tspground cinnamon
- 6 tbspbutter
melted
Directions
Cinnamon sugar filling & topping
- 1
Stir the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon together in a bowl. Add the melted butter and mix to combine. Set aside.
Sourdough coffee cake batter
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375℉ (190℃). In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Add vanilla extract, eggs, milk, and sourdough discard (or active starter). Mix to combine.
- 2
Add the baking powder and flour and mix until combined.
- 3
Generously grease a 9x13 pan and pour half of the coffee cake batter into the bottom. Layer half of the cinnamon sugar all over the pan and pour the remaining batter on top. Crumble the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture on top.
- 4
Bake for 40-45 minutes at 375℉ (190℃) until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan before slicing. Serve and enjoy!
Sourdough Discard Coffee Cake
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About this Recipe
Craving a breakfast treat that feels special yet is delightfully easy to prepare? This Sourdough Discard Coffee Cake is your answer, transforming your inactive starter into a rich, buttery, and incredibly flavorful centerpiece for any morning.
What makes this recipe truly stand out is its commitment to classic coffee cake indulgence combined with the subtle magic of sourdough discard. You'll find a wonderfully fluffy vanilla cake base, enriched with a generous amount of butter and whole milk, providing a tender crumb that melts in your mouth. The sourdough discard, or even an active starter, lends an unmistakable depth and tenderness, creating a nuanced flavor profile that elevates this beyond your average bake. Plus, it's designed to serve a crowd, making it perfect for gatherings.
Expect a truly comforting experience with every bite. The cake is wonderfully moist and tender, contrasting beautifully with the delightful crunch and warmth of the cinnamon sugar streusel topping. The rich vanilla notes are perfectly complemented by the spicy cinnamon and the deep, caramelized sweetness of brown sugar. This is a substantial coffee cake, offering a satisfying and indulgent start to your day or a delightful afternoon pick-me-up.
For an extra layer of texture and flavor, consider folding in a handful of chopped pecans or walnuts into the cinnamon sugar topping. You could also experiment with a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom alongside the cinnamon for a slightly different aromatic profile. While this recipe is naturally rich and sweet, you could also swirl in a spoonful of fruit preserves for a fruity twist before baking.
This Sourdough Discard Coffee Cake is perfectly suited for a leisurely weekend brunch, a special holiday breakfast, or simply as a comforting treat with your morning coffee. Its generous yield makes it ideal for sharing, ensuring everyone gets a slice of this buttery, cinnamon-laced goodness.