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Sourdough Discard Coffee Cake Recipe

If you’re looking for a delicious and creative way to use your sourdough discard, this Sourdough Discard Coffee Cake recipe is the perfect solution! The combination of tangy sourdough, rich butter, and sweet cinnamon crumb topping will leave your taste buds singing. Not only does it make use of your sourdough discard, but it’s also a moist, flavorful treat for breakfast or dessert. 

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup sourdough discard
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt

The Crumb Middle Layer

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ cup butter melted

Instructions

  • Beat butter, sugar, and vanilla until fluffy. Add eggs, milk, sourdough discard, and sour cream. Mix until combined. Stir in flour, salt, and baking powder until just combined.
  • Combine flour, sugar, and cinnamon. Add melted butter and stir until lumpy.
  • Spread half the batter in a greased 9x9-inch pan. Sprinkle half the crumb topping, then add the remaining batter and crumb topping.
  • Bake at 350°F for 50-60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool for 15 minutes before serving.