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Desserts

You can make so many delicious sourdough dessert recipes using active sourdough starter and sourdough discard. This list of my sourdough dessert recipes, includes cakes, sweet breads, breakfast treats, cookies, and more.

Sourdough chocolate peppermint whoopie pies stacked on top of each other with a wire rack and candy canes in the background.

Sourdough Chocolate Peppermint Whoopie Pies

Posted on December 13, 2023December 13, 2023 by sourdoughbrandon

These Sourdough Chocolate Peppermint Whoopie Pies encase peppermint buttercream and are rolled in crushed candy, creating a perfect sourdough holiday treat!

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Category: DessertsRecipesSourdough DiscardWinter
Brown butter sourdough oatmeal raisin cookies on a wire rack.

Brown Butter Sourdough Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Posted on December 8, 2023December 8, 2023 by sourdoughbrandon

Soft and chewy, these Sourdough Oatmeal Raisin Cookies have a nutty, caramelized flavor from brown butter. The recipe has lots of tips and you can make ahead!

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Category: DessertsRecipesSourdough DiscardWinter
Sourdough frosting in a stand mixer bowl with a spatula and frosted cupcakes with rainbow sprinkles.

Sourdough Frosting

Posted on December 1, 2023December 1, 2023 by sourdoughbrandon

This silky smooth sourdough frosting is less sweet than traditional buttercreams and made with a boiled milk roux. It’s fluffy like whipped cream and stable!

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A slice of sourdough gingerbread cake with whipped cream and sugared cranberries on a plate.

Sourdough Gingerbread Cake with Cranberries

Posted on November 28, 2023November 28, 2023 by sourdoughbrandon

This festive old-fashioned Sourdough Gingerbread Cake is studded with cranberries for bursts of bright flavor. This spice cake is perfect for the holidays.

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A stack of Sourdough Apple Cider Donuts coated in cinnamon sugar with a bite taken out of one.

Sourdough Apple Cider Donuts

Posted on October 26, 2023October 26, 2023 by sourdoughbrandon

Homemade Sourdough Apple Cider Donuts have the perfect balance of tangy and sweet with a cinnamon sugar coating. These sourdough donuts require no proofing!

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Category: DessertsFallRecipesSourdough Discard
Sourdough pumpkin whoopie pies with salted maple buttercream stacked on top of each other with pumpkins in the background.

Sourdough Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Posted on September 12, 2023September 12, 2023 by sourdoughbrandon

Make these easy Sourdough Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Salted Maple Buttercream that bake in just 15 minutes! The cakes sandwich a luscious salted maple buttercream.

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Category: DessertsFallRecipesSourdough Discard
Sourdough pumpkin chocolate chip bread sliced with an orange towel, flowers, and bowl of chocolate chips.

Sourdough Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

Posted on September 4, 2023September 4, 2023 by sourdoughbrandon

This easy Sourdough Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread is made with real pumpkin, pumpkin spices, and sourdough discard. It has no oil and comes together quickly!

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Category: DessertsFallRecipesSourdough Discard
Sourdough Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins with pumpkin seeds

Sourdough Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Posted on August 28, 2023August 28, 2023 by sourdoughbrandon

These easy Sourdough Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are made with real pumpkin, pumpkin spices, and sourdough discard. They come together in less than 30 minutes!

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Category: BreakfastDessertsFallRecipesSourdough Discard
Sourdough apple fritters with glaze and cinnamon sugar on a serving platter

Sourdough Apple Fritters

Posted on August 22, 2023August 22, 2023 by sourdoughbrandon

These old-fashioned Sourdough Apple Fritters are so easy to make and require no proofing! They come together in 30 minutes and contain lots of juicy apples.

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Category: DessertsFallRecipesSourdough Discard
Sourdough Lemon Poppyseed Bundt Cake on a cake stand with slices cut and a lemon glaze

Sourdough Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake

Posted on August 1, 2023August 1, 2023 by sourdoughbrandon

This Sourdough Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake features a zesty burst of citrus and the delicate crunch of poppy seeds in a tender and easy sourdough discard cake.

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Category: DessertsRecipesSourdough DiscardWinter
Sourdough Pop Tarts with blueberry and strawberry jam

Sourdough Pop Tarts

Posted on July 12, 2023July 12, 2023 by sourdoughbrandon

These gourmet Sourdough Pop Tarts feature a flaky sourdough rough puff pastry with fruity jam centers and are adorned with a colorful glaze and rainbow sprinkles.

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Category: BreakfastDessertsRecipesSourdough Discard
Many Gooey Sourdough Discard Chocolate Chip Cookies on a marble surface

Sourdough Discard Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on June 16, 2023June 16, 2023 by sourdoughbrandon

These Sourdough Discard Chocolate Chip Cookies have crispy edges, gooey chocolate centers, and a perfect balance of flavors! Best of all, they’re easy to make!

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Category: DessertsRecipesSourdough DiscardWinter
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