This sourdough election cake is an easy cake recipe that uses your sourdough starter. This traditional cake from American history is made with dried fruit, spices, buttermilk, brandy and molasses for a truly flavorufl cake!
1cupdried currantscranberries or cherries (or a combination)
Instructions
In a large bowl combine the flour, buttermilk, and sourdough starter until you get a thick dough.
Form the dough into a round ball, place it in a greased bowl and allow it to rest on the counter, covered, for 8-12 hours.
In a medium bowl, beat the butter, sugar, molasses, wine, and brandy together until well combined. and fluffy.
Stir in the two beaten eggs and the spices.
Add the dough to this mixture and beat until the mixture resembles that of a thick cake. It works best to tear the prepared dough into small pieces.
Stir in the dried fruit.
Pour the cake into a greased bundt pan (you could also use a springform or dutch oven).
Cover the pan with a clean dish cloth and allow to rise until it is almost doubled in bulk (about 1.5 -2 hours)
Preheat your oven to 375F.
Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the cake comes out clean.
Enjoy!
Notes
This cake will keep for 3-4 days when stored wrapped well on the counter.If you don't have a sourdough starter, you can substitute the 1/4 cup of sourdough starter for 1 tablespoon instant yeast mixed with 1 cup of milk and 1/2 cup of flour.