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**Unveiling a Culinary Symphony: Chocolate Sauerkraut Cake and Its Variations**

Welcome to a culinary adventure where sweet and savory harmoniously intertwine. The chocolate sauerkraut cake, a unique and intriguing dish, takes center stage in this article, captivating taste buds with its surprising yet delightful flavor profile. But that's not all; we'll also explore tantalizing variations that add a twist to this extraordinary cake. Get ready to embark on a journey of taste and discover the unexpected culinary delights that await.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SAUERKRAUT CHOCOLATE CAKE



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For an adventurous cake, try this recipe. People might need a little coaxing to try it but once they do, they will love it.-The Fremont Company

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
3/4 cup sauerkraut, drained, squeezed dry and chopped
SILK CHOCOLATE FROSTING:
1-1/3 cups butter, softened
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup whole milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each. Add vanilla. Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with water. Stir in sauerkraut. Pour into 2 greased and floured 8-in. round baking pans. , Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, beat butter, chocolate and vanilla in a bowl; add sugar and beat well. Add milk; beat until smooth and fluffy. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505 calories, Fat 26g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 412mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

UNBELIEVABLE SAUERKRAUT CHOCOLATE CAKE



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An unlikely combination of chocolate and sauerkraut yields an absolutely delicious and moist Chocolate Birthday Cake. Add cocktail cherries to the middle and finish with a luxurious Ermine Frosting for a real stunner!

Provided by Bernice Hill

Categories     Baking/Desserts

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 23

FOR THE CAKE
2/3 cup butter; softened
1 1/2 cups white sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup water
1 cup sauerkraut; drained and very finely chopped
FOR THE ERMINE FROSTING
5 tbsp flour
1 cup milk
1 cup white sugar
pinch of salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup butter; room temperature
1/2 cup cocoa
1/2 cup icing sugar (optional)
30 cocktail cherries
3/4 cup jelly (cherry, raspberry, etc)

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 F. Prepare two 8 inch cake pans by greasing with butter and lightly dusting with flour. Line pan bottoms with parchment paper.
  • With a mixer, cream butter and sugar together until they become light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time and mix in completely between each addition. Add vanilla.
  • Sift dry ingredients over the wet ingredient bowl and mix to incorporate well, drizzling in the extra water.
  • When the batter is smooth and well mixed, add in chopped sauerkraut and mix in. Divide the batter evenly between the two pans and smooth the tops with a spatula, if needed.
  • Bake at 350 F for 25 minutes and test with a cake tester. If it comes out clean, then the cake is done. If not, bake for another 5 minutes.
  • Whisk flour, milk and granulated sugar in a small pot.
  • Heat and whisk over med-high heat until the mixture begins to bubble, then stir until it becomes thick and like a thick pudding.
  • Remove from heat and cover the surface of the mixture with plastic wrap. Let cool completely.
  • With a mixer, beat the butter until soft and whipped. Add salt and vanilla.
  • Gradually drop in the milk/flour mixture and incorporate into the butter well.
  • When all the milk/flour is incorporated, add the cocoa and combine.
  • Add 1/2 cup of icing sugar if you like the frosting a bit sweeter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1524 calories, Carbohydrate 155 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 180 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 45 grams fat, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, SaturatedFat 26 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 925 grams sodium, Sugar 113 grams sugar, TransFat 2 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams unsaturated fat

GERMAN CHOCOLATE-SAUERKRAUT CAKE



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Try something new with this luxuriously delicious German Chocolate-Sauerkraut Cake! Sauerkraut and coconut are the secret ingredients that give this recipe for German Chocolate-Sauerkraut Cake its rich texture.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Cakes

Time 2h30m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 pkg. (4 oz. each) BAKER'S GERMAN'S Sweet Chocolate (6 oz.), divided
2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup plus 1 Tbsp. butter, softened, divided
4 eggs
1-1/2 tsp. vanilla, divided
1 cup buttermilk
1 jar (32 oz.) CLAUSSEN Sauerkraut, drained, squeezed dry and chopped
1-1/4 cups BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut, divided
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
2 Tbsp. water
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F
  • Melt 4 oz. chocolate as directed on package; set aside. Combine flour and baking soda. Beat granulated sugar and 1/2 cup butter in large bowl with mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in melted chocolate and 1 tsp. vanilla.
  • Add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk, mixing well after each addition. Stir in sauerkraut and 1 cup coconut.
  • Pour into greased and floured 12-cup fluted tube pan.
  • Bake 1 hour or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool cake in pan 10 min. Loosen cake from sides of pan with knife. Invert onto wire rack; gently remove pan. Cool cake completely.
  • Meanwhile, spread nuts and remaining coconut onto bottom of shallow pan. Bake, stirring frequently, 7 to 10 min. or until golden brown, Cool.
  • Microwave water with remaining chocolate and butter in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 min. or until butter is melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Add powdered sugar and remaining vanilla; mix well. Drizzle over cake; sprinkle with toasted nuts and coconut. Let stand until glaze is firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 380 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

GERMAN CHOCOLATE SAUERKRAUT CAKE



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The sauerkraut cannot be tasted; you think you're eating coconut!

Provided by Janice

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes     German Chocolate Cake

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 290.5 calories, Carbohydrate 42.6 g, Cholesterol 73.6 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 311.3 mg, Sugar 22.6 g

CHERRY COLA-CHOCOLATE-MAYONNAISE-SAUERKRAUT CAKE



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Shortly after World War II, when Rosie the Riveter was exiled to her suburban kitchen, a conspiracy of processed-food suppliers unleashed a fusillade of bizarre concoctions -- like dumping tomato soup, sauerkraut and mayonnaise into cakes -- that masqueraded as fine cooking. Proceed, if you dare.

Provided by Rozanne Gold

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Butter or oil for greasing pan
2 cups unsifted flour plus enough to coat greased pan
2/3 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
3 eggs
1 2/3 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup cherry cola
1 cup sauerkraut, washed and drained well

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease and flour 10-inch tube pan.
  • In medium bowl, sift flour, cocoa, baking soda and baking powder.
  • In large bowl with mixer on high speed, beat eggs, sugar and vanilla for 3 minutes. Reduce speed to low, and beat in mayonnaise.
  • Add flour and cola alternately. Mix in drained sauerkraut.
  • Pour into pan, and bake for 50 to 55 minutes. Cool.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 313, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 297 milligrams, Sugar 26 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHOCOLATE SAUERKRAUT CAKE



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I adopted this recipe from the Recipezaar account. Be sure to rinse and drain the sauerkraut several times when you make this recipe.

Provided by flower7

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 1/4 cups unbleached flour, sifted
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup butter or 2/3 cup regular margarine
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup water
2/3 cup sauerkraut, rinsed, drained, coarsely chopped
1 ounce semisweet chocolate
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon milk
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  • Cream together the butter and sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer set at medium speed.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Beat in vanilla.
  • Add dry ingredients alternately with water to creamed mixture, beating well after each addition.
  • Stir in sauerkraut.
  • Spread batter in greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
  • Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 35 minutes or until cake tests done.
  • Cool in pan on rack.
  • Frost with Creamy Chocolate Frosting.
  • Cut into squares.
  • CREAMY CHOCOLATE FROSTING: Melt chocolate in a custard cup in hot water.
  • Cool slightly.
  • Combine chocolate, cream cheese, milk, confectioners' sugar, salt, and vanilla in a bowl.
  • Beat with an electric mixer at high speed until smooth and creamy.

CHOCOLATE SAUERKRAUT CAKE



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This cake is very moist . My family loves it .I usually make it around the holidays .

Provided by Jenny Curtis

Categories     Chocolate

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 18

2/3 c butter
1 1/2 c sugar
1 tsp vanilla
3 eggs
1/2 c cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
2 1/4 c all purpose flour , sifted
1 c milk
2/3 c sauerkraut ,rinsed , drained and chopped
chocolate butter cream frosting
3/4 c cocoa powder
1 pinch salt
2 c powdered sugar
1/2 c butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 c whipping cream

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325 %
  • 2. Grease and flour 2 ( 8-inch )cake pans . Cream butter and sugar until smooth . Add vanilla and eggs , one at a time . Sift dry ingredients together and add alternately with milk . Mix well . Fold in drained sauerkraut .
  • 3. pour evenly into prepared cake pans Bake in preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes , or until cake springs back at the touch . Remove from pans and frost with Chocolate Butter cream Frosting
  • 4. Chocolate Butter Cream Frosting : Combine cocoa , salt ,and sugar . Cream butter and vanilla . Add cream . Combine the sugar mixture and cream a little at a time , then beat 2 minutes at high speed with an electric mixer . Spread on cooled cake .

GERMAN CHOCOLATE SAUERKRAUT CAKE



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"People who compliment me on this chocolaty treat are surprised to learn it's a sauerkraut cake," reports Patricia Kile of Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1 cup sauerkraut, rinsed, drained, squeezed dry and finely chopped
2/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
FILLING/FROSTING:
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, melted
2/3 cup mayonnaise
2/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut, divided
2/3 cup chopped pecans, divided

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; add to the creamed mixture alternately with water. Fold in sauerkraut, coconut and pecans. Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 20-24 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks; cool completely. , In a bowl, combine melted chocolate and mayonnaise. Set aside 1-1/4 cups for frosting. To the remaining chocolate mixture, add half of the coconut and pecans; spread between cake layers. Spread reserved chocolate mixture over top and sides of cake. Combine remaining coconut and pecans; press onto sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator. Slice with a serrated knife.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570 calories, Fat 37g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 424mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CHOCOLATE SAUERKRAUT CAKE



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Revel in this Chocolate-Sauerkraut Cake from My Food and Family. This unique combination makes for a delicious dessert!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h43m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pkg. (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix
1 cup CLAUSSEN Sauerkraut, rinsed, well drained and finely chopped
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
2-3/4 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Prepare cake batter as directed on package. Add sauerkraut; mix well. Pour into 13x9-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 34 to 38 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean; cool completely.
  • Melt chocolate morsels and butter in large saucepan on medium-low heat; remove from heat. Add sour cream, vanilla and salt; mix well. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition. Spread onto cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 330 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

Tips:

  • Ensure your sauerkraut is well-drained before using it in the cake batter. This will prevent the cake from becoming too wet.
  • Use unsweetened cocoa powder for a more intense chocolate flavor. If you only have sweetened cocoa powder, reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe accordingly.
  • To make a gluten-free version of this cake, use gluten-free flour instead of all-purpose flour.
  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet chocolate.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • Be sure to grease and flour your cake pans before baking. This will help the cakes to come out of the pans easily.
  • To test if the cakes are done, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the cakes are done.
  • Let the cakes cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

Chocolate sauerkraut cake is a unique and delicious dessert that is sure to impress your friends and family. The combination of chocolate and sauerkraut may seem strange at first, but it actually works surprisingly well. The sauerkraut adds a subtle tanginess that complements the sweetness of the chocolate. This cake is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to potlucks. So next time you're looking for a new dessert to try, give chocolate sauerkraut cake a try. You won't be disappointed.

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