Best Sauerkraut Candy 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

Ingredients

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.

SAUERKRAUT COOKIES

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your friends won't believe it when you tell them the "secret" ingredient be sure to rinse and drain the sauerkraut...I usually squeeze it well and then spread on paper towels to drain..

Provided by grandma2969

Categories Drop Cookies

Time 25m

Yield 4-5 dozen, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2/3 cup butter
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
1 cup sauerkraut, rinsed, drained well
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
12 ounces chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups cashews, chopped
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1/2 cup cocoa