German Chocolate Sauerkraut Cake

Tonkcats's Note:

People who compliment me on this chocolaty treat are surprised to learn its a sauerkraut cake, reports P.K. of Greentown, Pennsylvania.

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Ingredients:

Servings: 12

• ¾ cup butter or ¾ cup margarine , softened
• 1 ½ cups sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup baking cocoa
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sauerkraut , rinsed, drained, squeezed dry and finely chopped
• 2⁄3; cup coconut , flaked
• ½ cup pecans , finely chopped

Frosting/Filling:

• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips , melted
• 2⁄3; cup mayonnaise
• 2⁄3; cup flaked coconut , divided
• 2⁄3; cup chopped pecans , divided

Directions:

1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
2. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Beat in vanilla.
4. Combine dry ingredients; add to the creamed mixture alternately with water.
5. Fold in sauerkraut, coconut and pecans.
6. Pour into three greased and floured 9-in.
7. round baki ng pans.
8. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-24 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
9. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks; cool completely.
10. In a bowl, combine melted chocolate and mayonnaise. Set aside 1-1/4 cups for frosting.
11. To the remaining chocolate mixture, add half of the coconut and pecans; spread between cake layers.
12. Spread reserved chocolate mixture over top and sides of cake. Combine remaining coconut and pecans; press onto sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator.
13. Slice with a serrated knife. Yield: 12-14 servings.
14. *Editors Note: Light or fat-free mayonnaise may not be substituted for regular mayonnaise. Taste of Home Magazine

Reviews

[Cela Hamblin]

I made this for my Dad's birthday, and everybody loved it! Thank you for sharing your recipe!

[Tripsymilkmaid]

Although the best part is telling people about the secret ingredient, the cake itself is pretty good, too! A little dry, but good flavor.

[Blu Skyy]

I made this for my husbands b-day, we loved the finished product. A little nervous going into it with the saurkrautt and all but it was a great adventure and a divine desert. Thanks for making baking interesting.