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Cakes

Sourdough isnโ€™t just for breadโ€”it’s the secret ingredient to incredibly moist and flavorful cakes! This collection features delicious bakes like bright and zesty lemon cake, rich and indulgent tres leches cake, spiced pumpkin cake, and classic coffee cake. Whether you’re using active sourdough starter or discard, these recipes bring a unique depth of flavor and tender texture to every slice. Perfect for celebrations, dessert, or just because!

sourdough ice box cake

Easy Sourdough Icebox Cake Recipe {With Discard}

piece of sourdough strawberry cake

The Best Sourdough Strawberry Cake Recipe {With Fresh Strawberries}

sourdough vanilla cake

The Best Sourdough Vanilla Cake Recipe

sourdough guinness chocolate cake

Sourdough Guinness Chocolate Cake Recipe (with Discard)

sourdough coffee cake

Sourdough Coffee Cake Recipe

sliced sourdough pumpkin coffee cake on a plate

Sourdough Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Crumb Topping Recipe

sourdough apple cider donuts

Homemade Sourdough Apple Cider Donuts Recipe

Sourdough Strawberry Shortcake on a white plate

Sourdough Strawberry Shortcake Recipe (Discard)

a slice of sourdough tres leches with a strawberry on top

Sourdough Tres Leches Cake Recipe with Whipped Cream

A slice of Sourdough Carrot Cake on a plate

Sourdough Carrot Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting

Sourdough Red Velvet Cupcake with buttercream frosting

Sourdough Red Velvet Cupcakes

Sourdough Gingerbread Sheet Cake

Sourdough Gingerbread Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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