Sourdough Chocolate Cake

A fun way to use some of your sourdough starter.

Prepare chocolate mixture by placing chocolate in a small pan and adding hot water.

Bring to a boil , stirring constantly.

Add baking soda and mix-- mixture will foam.

Cool mixture to lukewarm.

Meanwhile , cream together butter and sugar until fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time and beat well after each addition.

Add vanilla and the cooled chocolate mixture.

Add nuts , flour , salt and sourdough starter.

Mix well and pour batter into a greased and floured 9x13 inch baking pan.

Let set in a warm place for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.

Bake 35 to 40 minutes , or until a pick comes out clean.

baking chocolate, hot water, baking soda, butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, nuts, all-purpose flour, salt, sourdough starter