Sourdough Chai Chocolate Loaf Cake
A rich and moist chocolate loaf cake made with sourdough discard and flavored with sweet, aromatic chai tea mix. Topped with a creamy chai buttercream frosting and finished with dark chocolate shavings, this cozy loaf is perfect for brunch, dessert, or an afternoon treat.
Equipment
- 9x5-inch loaf pan
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Electric mixer
- Rubber Spatula
- Wire cooling rack
- Offset spatula or butter knife
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Chai Loaf
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons powdered chai tea mix
- 1 cup sourdough discard unfed
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Chai Frosting
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon powdered chai tea mix
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
For Topping
- ½ cup dark chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and powdered chai tea mix.
- In another bowl, whisk the sourdough discard, vegetable oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
- Beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and powdered chai tea mix. Add milk one tablespoon at a time until the frosting becomes smooth and spreadable.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled loaf using a spatula.
- Sprinkle dark chocolate shavings over the top. Slice and serve.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Approximate per slice)
- Calories: 330
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 4g
- Sugar: 27g
