Sourdough Chocolate Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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)

Preparation

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