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

German Chocolate Sauerkraut Cake may sound like an unusual combination, but it is a surprisingly delicious and moist dessert that will leave your taste buds wanting more. This unique recipe has been a well-kept secret for many years, but today, we're going to share it with you.

Contrary to what you might think, the sauerkraut in this cake doesn't make it taste savory or sour at all. Instead, it adds a subtle tanginess and moisture that pairs perfectly with the rich, chocolatey flavor....

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Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup butter
  • 1 ⅓ cups white sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 ¼ cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¼ cups water
  • ⅔ cup drained and chopped sauerkraut

Information

  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 -8-inch, 2-layer cake

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8-inch pans, round or square.
  • Thoroughly cream together butter and sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
  • Sift together cocoa, flour, baking powder, soda, and salt, and add alternately with water to egg mixture. Stir in the sauerkraut. Pour batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes or until a wooden pick comes out clean. Frost with your favorite chocolate or white frosting.
  • Nutrition

    291 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 74mg
    • Sodium: 311mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 23g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 43mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 114mg