Sourdough, chocolate, AND raspberry? All in one dessert?
Delicious!
Treat yourself or surprise your honey (or little honey drops) with this delicious and nourishing Sourdough Chocolate Raspberry Teacake.
What is a teacake? Cake that doesn’t crumble. Use your hands! Use a fork! It all works with this tasty treat!
So, find your favorite baking dish(es) and serve up a little mouthwatering love this Valentine’s Day!
Sourdough Chocolate Raspberry Tea Cake
Treat yourself or surprise your honey (or little honey drops) with this delicious and nourishing Sourdough Chocolate Raspberry Teacake.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup sourdough starter
- 1 cup fermented dairy nut, coconut, or whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1 tablespoon or more if needed
- 2/3 cup coconut oil or butter, melted
- 1/2 cup sucanat or rapadura
- 1/4 cup raw honey
- 2 organic or pastured eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup cocoa powder 1 to 2 tablespoons more if needed
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt scant
- 1/2 to 2/3 cup dark chocolate morsels or stevia-sweetened no-sugar chocolate chips
- 1 cup raspberries frozen and broken up a bit
- 6 drops peppermint essential oil optional, or 1 teaspoon natural mint extract
Instructions
At least 8 hours before...
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In a medium sized bowl, whisk together milk and sourdough starter.
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Stir in flour until well combined.
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Cover with a tea towel and a plate and set aside on the counter for 8 hours or overnight.
Bake...
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If you are using spelt or whole wheat pastry flour, you may need to add a bit more flour to reach a thicker consistency.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and place a rack in the middle of the oven.
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In a small bowl combine coconut oil, sucanat, honey, eggs, salt, vanilla extract and cocoa powder.
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Stir well.
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Pour the chocolate mixture on top of the soured mixture and combine in your favorite way. Mine? I squoosh the batter with my hands so I can mix thoroughly but not over-mix.
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Next, stir in the baking soda and baking powder. I use a wooden spoon for this.
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Finally, fold in the frozen raspberries and chocolate chips.
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Distribute the batter into your greased baking vessel of choice.
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Bake for the appropriate amount of time* and until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Take care not to over-bake.
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Cover with parchment paper to prevent the top from becoming too brown, and start checking for doneness about 10 minutes before the baking time is up.
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This is delicious enjoyed warm or at room temperature and served on its own, or with a dollop of whipped cream, a scoop of homemade ice cream, a spoonful of plain yogurt, or topped with homemade frosting. How about including a drizzle of homemade raspberry sauce for some extra pizazz? Be sure to include a glass of milk or your steaming beverage of choice.
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Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
*Baking times:
- Full size loaf pan (50 to 65 minutes)
- Mini loaf pan (30 to 45 minutes)
- Standard muffin pan (15 to 20 minutes)
- Mini muffin pan (8 to 12 minutes)
*Frosting options:
- Chocolate or Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
- Cream Cheese Frosting
- Coconut Cream Vanilla Frosting
- Yogurt Cheese Frosting
- Homemade Raspberry Sauce (see below)
Homemade Raspberry Sauce
This raspberry sauce can be enjoyed as is (rustic and fruity), whizzed up (seeds and all), or whizzed up and pressed through a sieve for smoothness.
Ingredients
- 1 to 2 cups raspberries fresh or frozen
- pure water few tablespoons
- raw honey to taste
Instructions
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Add ingredients to a sauce pan.
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Bring ingredients to a simmer.
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Allow to cook until the raspberries have completely broken down.
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Enjoy as is (a rustic sauce), whizzed up (seeds and all), or whizzed up and pressed through a sieve for smoothness.
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Store in a sealed container in the fridge.
Recipe Notes
- Keep in mind how much you need — a lot of sauce? Lots of berries and water. Do you prefer a drizzle of tart over your decadent cake? Less honey.
May you and your loved ones be blessed this Valentine’s Day and always!
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We love tea cakes! I can’t wait to give this one a try. It looks wonderful!
Thanks Jenny. 🙂 We think the raspberries make it extra moist and delicious! 🙂 Enjoy!
I would like to try this recipe, but it looks like only the raspberry sauce is posted. Was this supposed to include the recipe for the cake, too? I don’t know if the problem could be with my browser… Thank you!
Me too, looking for the cake recipe! Please post!