How long does the sourdough starter need to sit before it can be used? Does it need to be fed also? Thanks! Emily
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Sun, 10 Sep 2006 21:43:15 -0500Subject: [CAKE-RECIPE] mocha pecan layer cake another one of my favorite sourdough cakes. I'll probably make this next month for church. Between the sourdough & the coffee this is guaranteed to keep the kids away! I use a chocolate cream cheese frosting, but if you have a favorite chocolate icing or frosting use that.* Exported from MasterCook *Mocha Pecan Layer CakeRecipe By :Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00Categories : !! Church Baking CakesCoffee SourdoughState Fair PotentialAmount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method-------- ------------ --------------------------------1/4 cup corn starch3/4 cup all-purpose flour2 cups granulated sugar1/2 cup cocoa powder -- (use a non-alkalized brand like Hershey's)1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup vegetable oil2 cups sourdough starter2 large eggs -- at room temperature1 cup hot -- strong brewed coffee1/2 cup dry milkFrosting1 8 iz package cream cheese -- at room at room temperature2 tablespoons butter -- softened2 cups confectioner's sugar4 ounces unsweetened chocolate -- melted1 tablespoon instant coffee dissolved in 2 tablespoons boiling watermilk -- optional1 cup finely chopped pecans -- (4 ounces)Basic Sourdough Starter -- makes about 3 cups2 cups all purpose flour2 cups lukewarm water1 teaspoon salt3 Tablespoons sugar1 Tablespoon dry yeast1.Make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter 2 (9-inch) round cake tins. Line thebottom of the tins with rounds of wax paper, and dust the insides of the pans with flour, shakingout the excess flour.2. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt until combined.Make a well in thecenter and add the oil, sourdough & dry milk to the well. Stir gently to combine. One at atime, add the eggs, beating well after each addition. Beat in the coffee. The batter will be thin.Pour into the cake tins.3. Bake until the tops of the cakes spring back when pressed gently in the center with a finger,25 to 35 minutes. Cool on wire racks for 10 minutes. Invert and unmold the cakes onto wire racks,rermove the waxed paper rounds, and cool completely.4. Meanwhile, make the frosting: In a medium bowl, using a hand-held electric mixer on low speed,beat the cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy.Beat in chocolate & coffee. Slowly beat in powdered sugar. Cover and chill about 30 min. -1 hour or until spreadable. Spoon over cooled cake.If you want a soft fluffy frosting add milk one tablespoon at a time & beat. I find that a 5 oz can of condensed milk is just about right.5. Place one layer of cake upside down on a serving platter. Spread the layer with about 1/2 cupof the frosting, then top with the second layer, right side up. Frost the top and sides of thecake with the remaining frosting. Press the chopped pecans around the sides of the cake.With a wooden spoon, stir dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl and gradually add luke-warm water. Stir until mixture resembles a smooth paste. Cover with a towel or cheesecloth and set in a warm place - 85 degF (30 degC) - to sour. Stir mixture several times a day. In 2 or 3 days sourdough will be ready. Store in a heavy plastic container, with a hole punched in lid to allow gases to escape. Do not use sourdough more than 4 days old for this recipe or it will be too tangy.Description:"MMMMM, pecans & coffee they really do compliment each other. Pecan flavored coffee is the only flavored coffee I will drink because the pecan flavor intensifies the coffee so nicely. I always try to throw some coffee into anything pecan."- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 7099 Calories; 419g Fat (50.6% calories from fat); 82g Protein; 839g Carbohydrate; 38g Dietary Fiber; 803mg Cholesterol; 4002mg Sodium. Exchanges: 8 1/2 Grain(Starch); 6 Lean Meat; 2 Non-Fat Milk; 80 1/2 Fat; 45 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.NOTES : could bake off in 9x13 pan for about 45 minutes.Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 _________________________________________________________________ Use Messenger to talk to your IM friends, even those on Yahoo! http://ideas.live.com/programpage.aspx?versionId=7adb59de-a857-45ba-81cc-685ee3e858fe [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CAKE-RECIPE/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
