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Sourdough Desserts

Welcome to the Healing Slice Sourdough Desserts category — your cozy corner for indulgent treats with a sourdough twist! Try rich favorites like Sourdough Blondies, ultra-fudgy Sourdough Brownies, and festive picks like Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls or Raspberry White Chocolate Brioche Hearts.

Craving fall coziness or summer fruit? Bake up a Sourdough Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread, Berry Galette, or Jammie Dodgers. Whether you use a sweet starter or need discard-friendly bakes, we’ve got something to inspire your next treat!

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Sourdough Discard Pumpkin Sticks

These Sourdough Discard Pumpkin Sticks are a fun, seasonal twist on my beloved and popular sourdough cinnamon sticks—and they’re every bit as irresistible. Soft, fluffy, and swirled with warm autumn spices, they bring together the earthy sweetness of pumpkin and the tang of sourdough in the most comforting way. Drizzled with a sweet glaze and […]

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Sourdough Pumpkin Quick Bread

This sourdough pumpkin quick bread is everything I love about fall baking—soft, moist, and full of warm spice. The crumb is tender and fluffy, with just the slightest crisp edge that makes each slice irresistible. Pumpkin and sourdough come together beautifully here, balanced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves for that classic autumn flavor. And to […]

Sourdough Pumpkin Cinnamon Pull-Apart Loaf

Sourdough Pumpkin Cinnamon Pull-Apart Loaf

There’s something magical about the smell of pumpkin and cinnamon baking together, it’s the essence of fall wrapped up in the coziest way. This sourdough pumpkin cinnamon pull-apart loaf is like a warm hug from the oven: soft layers of pumpkin dough, filled with cinnamon sugar, baked until golden, and finished with a sweet drizzle […]

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Sourdough Applesauce Cake

This sourdough applesauce cake is pure autumn comfort. The applesauce keeps it incredibly moist and fresh, while the sourdough adds a rich, tender texture. Topped with tangy cream cheese frosting and a caramel swirl, it’s an irresistible upgrade that feels both cozy and decadent. Perfect for holidays or any fall gathering, though honestly—it’s heavenly all […]

sourdough Pumpkin blondies

Sourdough Pumpkin Blondies (discard recipe)

As the crisp air and golden leaves of autumn arrive, I couldn’t resist giving my trusted sourdough blondies a seasonal twist. By folding in smooth pumpkin purée, warm fall spices, creamy white chocolate, and crunchy pecans, these bars turn into a pumpkin-pie-inspired treat that’s both comforting and a little indulgent. They’re the perfect bake to […]

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Apple Cinnamon Sourdough Scones (w/ a caramel glaze!)

There’s just something magical about the way apples and cinnamon fill the kitchen with warmth, it’s the scent of comfort, of fall mornings, and slow afternoons with a mug of coffee in hand. These apple cinnamon sourdough scones are everything I love about cozy baking: tender, flaky layers with a subtle tang from sourdough, pockets […]

sourdough cinnamon swirl quick bread

Sourdough Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread

As the crisp air of autumn settles in and the days grow shorter, I find myself craving the kind of baking that warms both the kitchen and the soul. This Sourdough Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread is just that—a tender, golden loaf with ribbons of cinnamon sugar running through every slice and a sweet glaze on […]

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Chocolate Chip Sourdough Scones (easy discard recipe)

These Chocolate Chip Sourdough Scones are adapted from my beloved Best Sourdough Scones base recipe, but with a few extra special touches to bring all the nostalgic, cozy vibes of a chocolate chip cookie in scone form. I’ve tested and tweaked this version a few times to get the perfect balance of crisp edges, soft […]