This German dessert features Flour; unbleached, sifted 1/2 c Cocoa; baking, Baking powder 1 teaspoon Baking soda, Salt 2/3 c Butter or regular margarine, Sugar 3 ea Eggs; large. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, smooth, comforting richness. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Chocolate Sauerkraut Cake
Description
This unique German-style dessert combines the tang of sauerkraut with rich cocoa and chocolate for a moist, flavorful cake. The batter is baked in a sheet pan and topped with a smooth, creamy chocolate cream cheese frosting. It is a comforting and satisfying treat that offers a surprising twist on traditional chocolate cake.Ingredients
Directions
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Sauerkraut should be rinsed and drained thoroughly and then chopped coarsely.
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Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt;
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set aside.
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Cream together the butter and sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer
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set at medium speed.
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Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Beat in vanilla.
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Add dry ingredients alternately with water to creamed mixture, beating well after each addition.
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Stir in sauerkraut.
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Spread batter in greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch bakeing pan.
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Bake in a preheated 350 degree F.
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oven for 35 minutes or until cake tests done.
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Cool in pan on rack.
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Frost with Creamy Chocolate Frosting.
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Cut into squares.
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CREAMY CHOCOLATE FROSTING: Melt chocolate in a custard cup in hot water.
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Cool slightly.
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Combine chocolate, cream cheese, milk, confectioners' sugar, salt, and vanilla in a bowl.
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Beat with an electric mixer at high speed until smooth and creamy.
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It is also one of those recipes that is a classic but you can never find in most cookbooks.
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I have fooled my kids with this as well as seen it done on TV.
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Everyone thinks that the sauerkraut is coconut.
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So be sure to rinse and drain the sauerkraut several times when you make this recipe
Nutrition Facts
Servings 16
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1334.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 26.9g42%
- Saturated Fat 16.0g80%
- Cholesterol 65.2mg22%
- Sodium 1639.0mg69%
- Total Carbohydrate 256.1g86%
- Dietary Fiber 4.1g17%
- Sugars 151.9g
- Protein 18.1g37%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.