Sauerkraut Cake Recipe

Name: Sauerkraut Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅔ cup vegetable shortening; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 3 large eggs; 2 1/4 cups flour, all-purpose; 1/2 cup cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup water; 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 cup sauerkraut drained; 8 ounces cream cheese softened; 1/4 cup butter softened; 1 package powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

⅔ cup vegetable shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
2 1/4 cups flour, all-purpose
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup sauerkraut drained
8 ounces cream cheese softened
1/4 cup butter softened
1 package powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Beat shortening at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy; gradually add sugar, beating well.
2
Add eggs, one at a time, beating until blended after each addition.
3
Combine flour and next 4 ingredients; add to shortening mixture alternately with water, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
4
Beat at low speed until blended after each addition.
5
Stir in vanilla extract and fold in sauerkraut.
6
Pour batter into a greased and floured 13x9x2-inch pan.
7
Bake at 350F (180C).
8
for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
9
Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
10
Spread cooled cake with Cream Cheese Frosting.
11
Cream Cheese Frosting.
12
Beat cream cheese and butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
13
Gradually add sugar, beating until blended after each addition.
14
Add vanilla, beat until blended.

1166

kcal

Calories

Fat

187

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅔ cup vegetable shortening, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 3 large eggs, 2 1/4 cups flour, all-purpose, 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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