Chocolate Sauerkraut Cake I

Your guests will never guess that sauerkraut delivers the extra flavor to this chocolate cake with a fluffy and creamy frosting.

• Calories: 311 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• 3 eggs
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ⅔ cup shortening
• 1 cup water
• 1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla extract
• ½ cup drained and chopped sauerkraut

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.

Step 2

In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cocoa. Add flour mixture to creamed ingredients alternately with the water, ending with dry ingredients. Mix well until smooth. Blend in sauerkraut.

Step 3

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes. Top with Fluffy Creamy Frosting.