Cheesecake is traditional for the upcoming holiday of Shavuot (Pentecost) next Thursday evening. But if you’re looking for something easy and different, you can try this single-bowl cake recipe from Joy of Cooking. Though the recipe calls for sourdough starter, you don’t need to let the batter rise.

Cream thoroughly:

6 tbps. butter

1 c. sugar

Add and beat:

2 eggs

Stir in, then beat well:

1 cup sourdough starter (don’t forget to feed your leftover starter)

3/4 c. milk

3 oz. melted semisweet chocolate

1 teaspoon vanilla

Sift together:

1-3/4 c. sifted all-purpose flour (as always, I use 90% whole wheat)

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

Fold the flour mixture into the batter and stir until smooth. Pour into greased pans and bake about 40 minutes for one nine-inch (27 cm) square pan or 25 minutes for two 8-inch (24 cm) round pans.  Sprinkle sifted powdered sugar over the cake, if desired.

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