Salesman's Sauerkraut Chocolate Cake

* Exported from MasterCook *

Salesman's Sauerkraut Chocolate Cake

Recipe By : Jo Anne Merrill
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:40
Categories : Cakes Fillings & Frostings

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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--- Cake: -----
1/2 Cup margarine -- soften
1 1/2 Cups sugar
3 eggs
1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
2 Cups all-purpose flour
1 Teaspoon baking soda
1 Teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1/2 cup cocoa powder
8 ounces sauerkraut -- * see note
--- Frosting: -----
6 ounces chocolate chips
4 tablespoons margarine
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 3/4 cups powdered sugar

* Use an 8-ounce can of sauerkraut. Do not use sauerkraut which has caraway
seeds. Lightly drain and chop by hand -- don't use food processor.

1. Combine margarine and sugar in large bowl. Beat in eggs one at a
time. Add the vanilla and blend.
2. In another bowl, sift dry ingredients together. Add to the egg
mixture slowly, alternating with the water. Stir in the sauerkraut. Mix
until smooth.
3. Grease a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan. Pour the cake batter into pan and bake
in preheated 350-degree oven for 30-35 minutes, or until knife inserted in
center comes out clean. If you prefer, leave the cake in the pan for easier
frosting and transporting.

FROSTING:
1. Melt chocolate chips and margarine in top of double boiler. Remove
from heat and add sour cream, vanilla and salt. Gradually beat in powdered
sugar until the frosting is of spreading consistency. You may not need all
the powdered sugar.
2. Frost cake while still slightly warm or wait until cooled.

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