How to Make Chocolate Sauerkraut Cake I - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chocolate Sauerkraut Cake, also known as Depression Cake, may sound like an unusual combination, but trust me, it's a total game changer. This unique cake doesn't actually taste like sauerkraut. Instead, the sauerkraut adds moisture and a slight tanginess that cuts through the richness of the chocolate, resulting in a decadent, moist cake that will have everyone asking for seconds.

Believe it or not, sauerkraut has been used in baking for decades. It was particularly popular during the...

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Ingredients

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

Information

  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 8 inch round layer cake

  • Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
  • 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.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes. Top with Fluffy Creamy Frosting.
  • Nutrition

    311 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 47mg
    • Sodium: 252mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 45g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 40mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 108mg