Saturday, May 23, 2009

Blueberry sourdough cake

Simple and refreshing. Based on this coffee cake recipe. Note that the center of this cake will rise, creating a cute little hill at the center of a round pan.

INGREDIENTS:
  • 2 cups sourdough starter
  • 1 cup frozen blueberries
  • 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
DIRECTIONS:
  1. Preheat oven to 350ยบ F.
  2. Combine frozen blueberries and 1 tbsp sugar in a bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds. If still frozen, stir and microwave for another 15 seconds or so.
  3. Combine the sourdough starter, blueberries, egg and butter in a bowl; set aside.
  4. Combine all remaining ingredients in a second bowl. Combine with the wet ingredients and mix thoroughly.
  5. Pour into an 8" round non-stick cake pan.
  6. Bake for 40 minutes or until center of the cake is set.
  7. Allow to cool for 30 minutes before serving.

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