How to Make Sauerkraut Surprise Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Have you ever thought about incorporating sauerkraut into a dessert? It may sound unusual, but the tangy and crunchy cabbage can add a unique flavor and texture to your baked goods. One of the most surprising ways to use sauerkraut in a dessert is through a sauerkraut surprise cake. This cake is a delightful combination of sweet and tangy, and it's sure to wow your friends and family.

The sauerkraut surprise cake is a moist and flavorful dessert that combines the unexpected ingredient...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup drained and chopped sauerkraut
  • 16 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 ¾ cups confectioners' sugar

Information

  • Servings: 14
  • Yield: 1 - 13x9 inch cake

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 13x9 inch cake pan.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    525 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 70mg
    • Sodium: 369mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 82g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 63g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 58mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 232mg