Sourdough Starter Discard Cake: Ciambella | The Perfect Loaf

"This sourdough starter discard cake is an Italian caked called ciambella: intensely lemony, ultra tender, and effortless to put together...."

INGREDIENTS
177g neutral-flavored oil, such as canola or a very mild olive oil, plus more for greasing
423g all-purpose flour (Cairnspring Mills Edison All-Purpose Flour)
7g baking powder (1 ½ teaspoon)
3g fine sea salt (½ teaspoon)
Zest of 1 large lemon
232g granulated sugar (I like to use superfine sugar)
171g (3 large) eggs, at room temperature
211g whole milk
28g limoncello (2 tablespoons; see Note)
100g ripe sourdough starter (100% hydration) discard (see Note)
7g vanilla extract (1 ½ teaspoons)
Powdered sugar, for topping (optional)
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