Chocolate Sauerkraut Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Sauerkraut Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups unbleached flour, sifted; 1/2 cup baking cocoa; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup butter or 2/3 cup regular margarine; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 3 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup water; 2/3 cup sauerkraut, rinsed, drained, coarsely chopped; Creamy Chocolate Frosting; 1 ounce semisweet chocolate; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 tablespoon milk; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

2 1/4 cups unbleached flour, sifted
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup butter or 2/3 cup regular margarine
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup water
2/3 cup sauerkraut, rinsed, drained, coarsely chopped
Creamy Chocolate Frosting
1 ounce semisweet chocolate
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon milk
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.
2
Cream together the butter and sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer set at medium speed.
3
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4
Beat in vanilla.
5
Add dry ingredients alternately with water to creamed mixture, beating well after each addition.
6
Stir in sauerkraut.
7
Spread batter in greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
8
Bake in a preheated 350u00b0F oven for 35 minutes or until cake tests done.
9
Cool in pan on rack.
10
Frost with Creamy Chocolate Frosting.
11
Cut into squares.
12
CREAMY CHOCOLATE FROSTING: Melt chocolate in a custard cup in hot water.
13
Cool slightly.
14
Combine chocolate, cream cheese, milk, confectioners' sugar, salt, and vanilla in a bowl.
15
Beat with an electric mixer at high speed until smooth and creamy.

1252

kcal

Calories

Fat

190

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 cups unbleached flour, sifted, 1/2 cup baking cocoa, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Sauerkraut Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Sauerkraut Cake

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