Best 1950 Chocolate Sauerkraut Cake Think Coconut Recipes

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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.

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

GERMAN CHOCOLATE SAUERKRAUT CAKE



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People who compliment me on this chocolaty treat are surprised to learn its a sauerkraut cake, reports P.K. of Greentown, Pennsylvania.

Provided by Tonkcats

Categories     Dessert

Yield 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 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 coconut, flaked
1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
2/3 cup mayonnaise
2/3 cup flaked coconut, divided
2/3 cup chopped pecans, divided

Steps:

  • In a mixing 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 baki ng pans.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 20-24 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near 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. Yield: 12-14 servings.
  • *Editors Note: Light or fat-free mayonnaise may not be substituted for regular mayonnaise. Taste of Home Magazine

Nutrition Facts : Calories 568.3, Fat 34.1, SaturatedFat 17.7, Cholesterol 77, Sodium 401.6, Carbohydrate 67.7, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 43.2, Protein 7.6

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.

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