Sauerkraut Cake Recipe

Name: Sauerkraut Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CAKE:; 1/2 teaspoons White Vinegar; 1/2 cups Milk; 1-1/2 cup Sugar; 1/2 cups Cocoa Powder; 1 teaspoon Baking Soda; 2 cups Flour; 1/2 cups Vegetable Shortening; 1 cup Sauerkraut, Drained And Cut Fine; 1 cup Boiling Water; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 2 Eggs; FOR THE FROSTING:; 1 cup Brown Sugar; 1/4 cups Milk; 1/4 cups Butter; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 1 cup Chocolate Chips

Servings: persons

FOR THE CAKE:
1/2 teaspoons White Vinegar
1/2 cups Milk
1-1/2 cup Sugar
1/2 cups Cocoa Powder
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
2 cups Flour
1/2 cups Vegetable Shortening
1 cup Sauerkraut, Drained And Cut Fine
1 cup Boiling Water
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
2 Eggs
FOR THE FROSTING:
1 cup Brown Sugar
1/4 cups Milk
1/4 cups Butter
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 cup Chocolate Chips

1
Preheat oven to 350 F.
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For the cake:
3
Add white vinegar to milk in a small cup and set aside.
4
Mix sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and flour in a large bowl. Add shortening, sauerkraut and boiling water, stirring to combine well. Then add the milk mixture, vanilla and eggs. Stir to combine.
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Pour into a 9x13 pan that you've coated with nonstick cooking spray and smooth the top. Bake for 35 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool in the pan before frosting.
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For the frosting:
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In saucepan bring sugar, milk and butter to a boil, then continue to boil for one minute. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract and chocolate chips. Stir until smooth and creamy. Spread over cooled cake.
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This can be made with dark chocolate cocoa and/or dark chocolate chips for a slightly different variation.

1519

kcal

Calories

Fat

159

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: FOR THE CAKE:, 1/2 teaspoons White Vinegar, 1/2 cups Milk, 1-1/2 cup Sugar, and more.

Yes, 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.

Sauerkraut Cake

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