VS Full on chocolate cake vs chocolate cake. I thought the top version's icing was a little too sweet. The Sous Chef preferred this one, but I preferred the bottom one. The Sous is not a fan of cream cheese so that might have been the problem with the bottom one for him. With that being said, I wouldn't turn either down. Sourdough Chocolate Cake (adapted from King Arthur Flour ) Cake 1/2 c sourdough starter 1/4 c water 1/2 c flour 1 c milk 1 c flour 1 1/2 c sugar 1 c canola oil 2 t vanilla 1 t chocolate extract (optional) 1 t salt 1 1/2 t baking soda 3/4 c cocoa 1 t espresso powder 2 eggs 1 1/2 c chocolate chips (optional) Icing (Option 1) 6 c confectioners' sugar 3/4 c butter 1/2 c buttermilk 1T espresso powder 1t cinnamon 1 t vanilla 1 t chocolate extract 3T cocoa 1 T hot water Icing (Option 2) 8 oz cream cheese 1 c confectioners' sugar 1/4 cocoa powder 2 t vanilla 1 t chocolate extract 2 c heavy cream Drizzle ...