Sauerkraut Apple Cake Recipe

Name: Sauerkraut Apple Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large eggs; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1 can (14 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and drained; 1 large tart apple; 1 cup canola oil; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 2 to 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, divided; 4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Chopped walnuts, optional

Servings: persons

4 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 can (14 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
1 large tart apple
1 cup canola oil
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 to 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, divided
4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chopped walnuts, optional

1
In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugars; set aside. Squeeze sauerkraut until dry; finely chop and add to egg mixture. Peel and finely grate apple; squeeze dry. Stir into egg mixture. Add oil and walnuts. Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; stir into egg mixture.
2
Line two 8-in. round baking pans with waxed paper; grease and flour paper and sides of pan. Pour batter into pans. Bake at 350u00b0 for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
3
For frosting, beat cream cheese and 2 tablespoons cream in a small bowl. Add sugar; beat until fluffy. Add orange zest, cinnamon and vanilla; mix well. Add remaining cream if needed. Spread between layers and over entire cake. Garnish with chopped walnuts if desired. Store in the refrigerator.

2140

kcal

Calories

125

Fat

239

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large eggs, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1 can (14 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and drained, and more.

Yes, Sauerkraut Apple 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.

Sauerkraut Apple Cake

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