Sourdough Chocolate Cake

• 4 ounces baking chocolate
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 cup chopped nuts
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups sourdough starter (active and bubbly)

1. Prepare chocolate mixture by placing chocolate in a small pan and adding hot water.
2. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
3. Add baking soda and mix-- mixture will foam.
4. Cool mixture to lukewarm.
5. Meanwhile, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy.
6. Add eggs one at a time and beat well after each addition.
7. Add vanilla and the cooled chocolate mixture.
8. Add nuts, flour, salt and sourdough starter.
9. Mix well and pour batter into a greased and floured 9x13 inch baking pan.
10. Let set in a warm place for 30 minutes.
11. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
12. Bake 35 to 40 minutes, or until a pick comes out clean.

baking chocolate, hot water, baking soda, butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, nuts, flour, salt, sourdough starter

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sourdough-chocolate-cake-34819 (may not work)