German Chocolate Sauerkraut Cake

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 can (15 ounces) sauerkraut, drained
• 1 cup German chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Preparation Time:

20 minutes

Cooking Time:

40 minutes

Difficulty Level:

3

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 13x9-inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and buttermilk.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sauerkraut. Stir in the German chocolate chips and walnuts.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information:

• Serving size: 1 slice
• Calories: 300
• Fat: 15g
• Saturated Fat: 9g
• Cholesterol: 60mg
• Sodium: 200mg
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 25g
• Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Moist and flavorful cake with a rich chocolate flavor
• Tangy and slightly acidic notes from the sauerkraut
• Sweet and crunchy from the German chocolate chips and walnuts

User Comments:

• "This cake is absolutely delicious! I love the combination of the chocolate and the sauerkraut." - Sarah
• "This is a creative and unique cake. It's sure to impress your guests." - John
• "I'm not usually a fan of sauerkraut, but I really enjoyed this cake." - Mary

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to drain the sauerkraut well before adding it to the batter.
• If you don't have German chocolate chips, you can substitute regular semi-sweet chocolate chips.
• This cake is best served warm.