Sauerkraut Surprise Cake Recipe

Name: Sauerkraut Surprise Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter; 1 1/2 cups white sugar; 3 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 cup water; 1 cup drained and chopped sauerkraut; 16 ounces semisweet chocolate chips; 4 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups white sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup water
1 cup drained and chopped sauerkraut
16 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup sour cream
2 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 13x9 inch cake pan.
2
In a large mixing bowl, cream 1/2 cup butter or margarine and sugar until light. Beat in eggs, one at a time; add 1 teaspoon vanilla.
3
Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt and cocoa powder. Add to creamed mixture alternately with water, beating after each addition. Stir in sauerkraut. Pour batter into prepared pan.
4
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes. Let cake cool in pan. Frost with Sour Cream Chocolate Frosting. Cut into squares to serve.
5
To Make Sour Cream Chocolate Frosting: Melt the semi-sweet chocolate pieces and 4 T butter or margarine over low heat. Remove from heat. Blend in the sour cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Gradually add sifted confectioners' sugar to make spreading consistency. Beat well. Spread over cooled cake.

2158

kcal

Calories

Fat

336

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, 1 1/2 cups white sugar, 3 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Sauerkraut Surprise 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 Surprise Cake

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