Looking for a delightful and versatile treat that’s a perfect companion to your morning coffee or tea? This homemade cake, made with sourdough discard, is an ideal option for breakfast or a delightful snack any time of the day. The soft and fluffy texture of the cake and the lemon flavor guarantee a wonderful melt-in-your-mouth sensation, making it a real treat for your taste buds. Whether paired with a steaming cup of tea or a freshly brewed coffee, this cake is sure to elevate your break time to a whole new level of enjoyment.

If you’re ready to bake, let’s get down to the details. To make this homemade cake, you will need the following ingredients.

Ingredients
- 100 g sourdough starter (active or discard)
- 200 g yogurt
- 1 egg
- 65 g vegetable oil
- 150 g brown sugar
- 3 g salt
- 7 g baking powder
- 100 g flour
- 100 g semolina
- zest of one lemon
- juice of half a lemon
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instruction
- In a big bowl, add following ingredients: sourdough, yogurt, egg, vegetable oil, brown sugar, salt, baking powder. Combine the ingredients well.
- Once that’s done, you can start adding semolina and flour. Mix all the ingredients well with a whisk.
- Add zest of one lemon and juice of half a lemon. Combine the ingredients well, first with whisk, and then with mixer.
- Prepare a cake tin by greasing.
- Transfer the dough to the prepared cake pan. The dough should fill the mold by 2/3.
- Bake at 350 F for 60 minutes.
- Use a knife or a toothpick to check the readiness of the cake.
- Serve the cake with yogurt or jam and a cup of coffee or tea of your choice.
- You can store the cake for about a week in a container by putting it in the refrigerator.
- Bon appetite and happy baking!

For those looking to master the art of making a great Lemon Sourdough Cake from scratch, this video recipe can be incredibly helpful. By visually demonstrating each step of the recipe, you will be able to gain a complete understanding of the process, from the preparation of the ingredients to the assembly of the final masterpiece.
This engaging format not only provides clear instructions, but also captures the nuances of technique in a way that is not easily conveyed through written instructions alone. So sit back, relax and immerse yourself in this insightful video tutorial – may the wonderful result bring you as much joy as the creation itself!


