Sourdough Desserts

Sourdough isn’t just for bread. These dessert recipes are soft, sweet, and just a little unexpected…in the best way. From cakes to bars to brownies, you’ll find cozy bakes that use up starter and still feel like a treat.

Close-up of sliced sourdough brookies arranged on parchment paper.

Moist Sourdough Brookies

slices of lemon cake with lemon wedge on top on blue and white plates.

Sourdough Lemon Sheet Cake with Buttercream

Close-up of a sourdough lemon bar, giving a clear view of the dusting of powdered sugar that adds a delicate sweetness to the tangy lemon topping and textured crust

Sourdough Lemon Bars

overhead view of sourdough cake with vanilla frosting in 13 x 9 pan.

Sourdough Vanilla Cake

sourdough chocolate cake with icing with slice cut out

Moist Sourdough Chocolate Cake with Easy Chocolate Frosting

Close-up of banana cake topped with frosting, cut into squares in a jelly roll pan.

Moist & Spiced Sourdough Banana Cake

3 pieces of cake on white plate

Sourdough Apple Cake

3 square pieces of sourdough pumpkin cake on white plate.

Sourdough Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting