Sourdough Chocolate Cake

Directions

1. 1

   1/2 c Sourdough starter 1 1/2 c All purpose flour 2 c Sugar 3/4 c Powdered cocoa (not instant) 2 ts Baking powder 2 ts Baking soda 1 c Milk

2. 2

   This sourdough chocolate cake falls in that category

3. 3

   It's got a fudge-like quality you can't get any way except with sourdough and since it's all mixed in one bowl, it's almost as easy as a box

4. 4

   Put the starter in a large bowl, cover loosely and allow to stand at room temperature until active and bubbling -- at least one hour

5. 5

   Then add the rest of the ingredients, in the order given, beating well after each addition

6. 6

   It is not necessary to sift or premix any of the ingredients as long as you are careful to get the baking powder and soda evenly mixed

7. 7

   Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, pour in the batter, which will be thin, and bake in a preheated 350?

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   oven for about 30 minutes, or until the layers test done when poked with a toothpick