Kraut Chocolate Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A rich chocolate cake with a surprising twist of sauerkraut, offering moistness and tang that pairs beautifully with creamy frosting, perfect for adventurous dessert lovers.

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Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 2/3 cup sauerkraut

Instructions

  1. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in eggs and vanilla until well combined.
  3. Sift together dry ingredients: cocoa, flour, baking powder, soda, and salt.
  4. Add dry ingredients alternately with water to the egg mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
  5. Stir in the chopped sauerkraut.
  6. Divide batter evenly into two greased and floured 8-inch cake pans.
  7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow cakes to cool, then frost with your favorite icing.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

662 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.6g 23% DV
Total Fat 31.6g 41% DV
Carbs 85.3g 31% DV
Fiber 12.5g 44% DV
Sugar 4.1g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12685.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 757.5mg 16% DV
Cholesterol 144mg 48% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 28mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 13.1mg 15% DV
Calcium 1606.8mg 100% DV
Iron 9.2mg 51% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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