Salesman's sauerkraut chocolate cake

 
                    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
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
                         --- 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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