Sauerkraut Cake
Discover the surprisingly delicious and wonderfully unique Sauerkraut Cake, a decadent dessert that skillfully combines classic chocolate cake ingredients with a secret twist—finely chopped sauerkraut! This moist and rich treat showcases the unexpected magic of fermented cabbage, adding subtle moisture and texture without impacting the sweet, chocolatey flavor you crave. With warm cocoa undertones complemented by a fluffy crumb, this adventurous dessert is sure to be a conversation starter at your next gathering. Ready in just an hour and perfect when topped with luscious chocolate frosting, Sauerkraut Cake is a must-try recipe for anyone who loves a playful culinary surprise.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 3 Eggs
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Water (warm)
- 1 cup Sauerkraut (rinsed, drained, and finely chopped)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Gradually add the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients while mixing on low speed. Add the warm water slowly and continue mixing until a smooth batter forms.
Gently fold the finely chopped sauerkraut into the batter, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool completely in the pans on a wire rack for about 10 minutes before removing them from the pans.
Frost and decorate as desired (chocolate frosting pairs wonderfully with this cake), then slice and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3822 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 146.5 g | 188% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.3 g | 172% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 558 mg | 186% | |
| Sodium | 4450 mg | 193% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 658.8 g | 240% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 77.2 g | 276% | |
| Total Sugars | 359.7 g | ||
| Protein | 81.0 g | 162% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 380 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 44.7 mg | 248% | |
| Potassium | 3469 mg | 74% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
