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A slice of sourdough discard coffee cake.

Sourdough Discard Coffee Cake

Use up your leftover sourdough discard with this sourdough coffee cake. The cake is moist, fluffy, and topped with a brown sugar crumble. It is the perfect breakfast, brunch, or afternoon treat!
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Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Author: Jamie

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon if using unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup salted butter room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sourdough discard discard or active starter, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the crumble top

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans optional
  • 1/4 cup salted butter cold butter, cubed

For the icing

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk any milk works, whole milk preferably
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract, Greek yogurt, and sourdough discard.
  • Gradually fold in dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Make the crumble topping: In a bowl, mix brown sugar, flour, and pecans, then cut in cold butter until crumbly. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the top.
  • Bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes, then remove from pan.
  • To make the icing, add the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to a small bowl. Whisk together and drizzle over the top of the cake. Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Notes

Store any leftover cake in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 363mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 600IU | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 2mg
Calories: 465kcal
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