SAUERKRAUT CHOCOLATE CAKE

Trust us on this one! Sauerkraut Chocolate Cake adds all the best qualities of Silver Fleece Sauerkraut to a delicious and chocolatey cake. Add some chocolate frosting for even more sugary goodness!

Product Image of our 14 oz Silver Fleece Sauerkraut Can

Made with Sauerkraut

Creating the perfect kraut is a work of art and we have been sharing this masterpiece with the world for over 100 years! With our locally grown cabbage, water, and salt, this 4-ingredient Silver Fleece Sauerkraut is all you need to liven up your next cookout.

Recipe Image of our Sauerkraut Chocolate Cake
Recipe Image of our Sauerkraut Chocolate Cake

SAUERKRAUT CHOCOLATE CAKE

Trust us on this one! Sauerkraut Chocolate Cake adds all the best qualities of Silver Fleece Sauerkraut to a delicious and chocolatey cake. Add some chocolate frosting for even more sugary goodness!

Made with Sauerkraut

Creating the perfect kraut is a work of art and we have been sharing this masterpiece with the world for over 100 years! With our locally grown cabbage, water, and salt, this 4-ingredient Silver Fleece Sauerkraut is all you need to liven up your next cookout.

Product Image of our 14 oz Silver Fleece Sauerkraut Can

SAUERKRAUT CHOCOLATE CAKE

Trust us on this one! Sauerkraut Chocolate Cake adds all the best qualities of Silver Fleece Sauerkraut to a delicious and chocolatey cake. Add some chocolate frosting for even more sugary goodness!

Recipe Image of our Sauerkraut Chocolate Cake
Product Image of our 14 oz Silver Fleece Sauerkraut Can

Made with Sauerkraut

Creating the perfect kraut is a work of art and we have been sharing this masterpiece with the world for over 100 years! With our locally grown cabbage, water, and salt, this 4-ingredient Silver Fleece Sauerkraut is all you need to liven up your next cookout.

Recipe Image of our Sauerkraut Chocolate Cake

Sauerkraut Chocolate Cake

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 18 servings
TYPE OF DISH: Dessert
LIFESTYLE CHOICE: Vegetarian
COOKING METHOD: Oven
Trust us on this one! Sauerkraut Chocolate Cake adds all the best qualities of Silver Fleece Sauerkraut to a delicious and chocolatey cake.  Add some chocolate frosting for even more sugary goodness!
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Ingredients:

For Cake:

  • 1 (14 oz.) can Silver Fleece Sauerkraut, drained
  • 1/2 Cup Butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 Cups Sugar
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
  • 1 Cup Flour, sifted
  • 1/2 Cup Cocoa Powder
  • 1 tsp. Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp. Baking Soda
  • 1 Cup Water

For Frosting:

  • 3 Cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • 4 Tbsp. Butter
  • 1/2 Cup Sour Cream
  • 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 tsp. Salt
  • 2 Cups Powdered Sugar

Instructions:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • For the cake, using a stand mixer or hand mixer, cream together butter and sugar.  Gradually add Silver Fleece Sauerkraut, followed by eggs and vanilla, mixing constantly.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa, baking powder, and baking soda. Gradually adding the flour mixture and wate r alternately to sauerkraut mixture, mixing constantly.
  • Add cake batter to a greased 9×13 baking dish.  Bake for 35-40 minutes and allow to cool.
  • For frosting, in a small saucepan melt chocolate chips and butter over low heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and add sour cream, vanilla, and salt. Mix well. Gradually add powdered sugar and combine to desired consistency. Frost cooled cake.

Chef's Tip:

This recipe would be great for cupcakes too!
Mix it up and try vanilla bean or a plant-based peanut butter frosting!

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