1/2 cup thick sourdough starter
1 cup water
1 1/2 cups flour
1/4 cup nonfat dry milk

Mix and let ferment 2 to 3 hours in a warm place until bubbly and there is a clear sour milk odor.

Add:

1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2 eggs
3 (1 ounce) squares chocolate, melted

Cream, sugar, oil, salt, flavorings and baking soda. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine creamed mixture and melted chocolate with sourdough mixture. Stir 300 strokes or mix at low speed until blended. Pour into 2 layer pans or 1 large cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes. Cool and frost with your favorite icing.