Best 9 Chocolate Sauerkraut Cake Recipes

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Chocolate sauerkraut cake is a unique and delightful dessert that combines the unexpected flavors of chocolate and sauerkraut to create a moist, tangy, and satisfying cake. This unlikely pairing may seem strange at first, but the flavors blend together surprisingly well, resulting in a complex and layered cake that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a fan of traditional chocolate cakes or looking to try something new and exciting, this chocolate sauerkraut cake is sure to impress.

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.

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.

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

CHOCOLATE SAUERKRAUT CAKE II



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A delicious chocolate cake with an ingredient best kept secret.

Provided by Jane Hammer

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

¾ cup drained and chopped sauerkraut
1 ½ cups buttermilk
⅔ cup butter
1 ¾ cups packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 eggs
⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Sift cocoa, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together and set aside. In a separate small bowl, combine buttermilk with sauerkraut and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add eggs and beat in. Add flour mixture alternately with sauerkraut mixture. Beat only until blended.
  • Pour batter into 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 45 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean. Cool cake and frost with your favorite chocolate frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Cholesterol 29.7 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 16.5 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 I



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Your guests will never guess that sauerkraut delivers the extra flavor to this chocolate cake with a fluffy and creamy frosting.

Provided by Judy Wilson

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

⅔ cup shortening
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 eggs
1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup water
½ cup drained and chopped sauerkraut

Steps:

  • Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
  • In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cocoa. Add flour mixture to creamed ingredients alternately with the water, ending with dry ingredients. Mix well until smooth. Blend in sauerkraut.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes. Top with Fluffy Creamy Frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.3 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 252.4 mg, Sugar 25.4 g

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 .

CHOCOLATE SAUERKRAUT CAKE



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Make and share this Chocolate Sauerkraut Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sweet Tooth8482

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup sauerkraut, drained and chopped
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter
3 eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Sift all dry ingredients together.
  • Cream sugar, butter and vanilla.
  • Beat eggs in one at a time.
  • Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture alternately with water.
  • Add sauerkraut mix thoroughly.
  • Pour into greased pan or pans.
  • Bake 30 to 40 minutes until cake tests done.
  • Frost.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. A semisweet or bittersweet chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 60% is ideal.
  • Make sure the sauerkraut is well-drained before adding it to the batter. This will help prevent the cake from becoming too wet.
  • If you don't have any sauerkraut, you can substitute it with finely shredded cabbage.
  • The cake can be baked in a 9x13 inch pan or two 8-inch round pans.
  • The cake is done baking when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting 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 slight tanginess to the cake that balances out the sweetness of the chocolate. If you're looking for a new and exciting dessert to try, chocolate sauerkraut cake is definitely worth a try.

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