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Sourdough Chocolate Cake

SUBMITTED BY: Sally PHOTO BY: countygirl28

"Delicious milk chocolate taste."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 19 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
Read Reviews (18)
Original recipe yield 9 x 13 inch cake

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2/3 cup shortening
  • 1 2/3 cups white sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup sourdough starter
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup cold water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

  1. Sift together flour, cocoa, soda, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Cream shortening, sugar, and eggs. Blend in sourdough starter. Add sifted ingredients slowly to creamed mixture, beating until smooth. Stir in water and vanilla, and mix well. Pour batter into greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan.
  3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 minutes, or until done.

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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2003 by GABPCO
My husband absolutely loves this cake! We took one of the reviewers suggestions on keeping it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 1, 2008 by Sofia
I loved the recipe with a few alterations. instead of one cup of water i added a cup of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2005 by Miss Molly
I made some changes to try to avoid a dry cake. I used a whole cup of shortening (trans... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2003 by MISSYNAY96
I *LOVE* this cake! It is delicious with a wonderful texture. I like it refrigerated. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2008 by tat2whttrsh
This didn't work out for me at all, and I really followed the recipe. I don't know why it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2008 by countygirl28
I didn't even know you could make cake with a sourdough starter until this recipe! This turned... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2008 by bbjork
People complained of a dry cake and not enough chocolate flavor, so to remedy that I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2008 by RJP815
I worried about the other reviewers' comments about being dry, so I did the following: *I used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by LAURIE K
fine texture and flavor. A hit with the kids(6 and 12). MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2008 by SPEARL20