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

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