Ingredients
✓ 1 cup sourdough starter (discard or active)
✓ 1/3 cup vegetable oil
✓ 1 egg
✓ 1 cup all-purpose flour
✓ 3/4 cup granulated sugar
✓ 1/2 tsp salt
✓ 1 tsp baking soda
✓ 1 tsp ground cinnamon
✓ 1/2 cup brown sugar
✓ 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for swirl)
✓ 1/2 cup brown sugar (for topping)
✓ 1 tsp cinnamon (for topping)
✓ 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
✓ 1 Tbsp flour (for crumble)
Instructions
✓ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9‑inch round cake pan.
✓ Mix the sourdough starter, vegetable oil, and egg in a large bowl until smooth.
✓ Whisk together flour, granulated sugar, salt, baking soda, and 1 tsp ground cinnamon in a separate bowl.
✓ Combine the wet and dry mixtures, stirring just until a uniform batter forms.
✓ In a small bowl, blend 1/2 cup brown sugar with 1 tsp cinnamon for the topping.
✓ For the crumble, cut cold butter into 2 Tbsp flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, then add the brown‑sugar‑cinnamon blend and toss to coat.
✓ Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly.
✓ Swirl 1 tsp ground cinnamon mixed with 1/2 cup brown sugar over the batter using a knife to create a marbled pattern.
✓ Top with the remaining batter, smoothing the surface.
✓ Scatter the crumb mixture evenly over the top, pressing lightly so it adheres.
✓ Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center emerges with a few moist crumbs and the top is golden brown.
✓ Remove from oven and let the cake rest in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
✓ Allow the cake to cool completely to set the crumb and preserve the swirl.
✓ Run a thin knife around the pan edge to release any cling, then slice into wedges.
✓ Serve at room temperature, optionally with whipped cream or a coffee‑infused glaze.
Notes
Cool completely before slicing; store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze wedges for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 15