Secret Ingredient German Cake

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Secret Ingredient German Cake

You're not going to believe the ingredients in this one-of-a-kind cake recipe, but after your first bite, you'll be pleasantly surprised at how good it really is. Super moist, Secret Ingredient German Cake is then topped with a cream cheese icing that makes each bite absolutely magnificent. Make something a little different for dessert and try out a slice of this classic German recipe.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 1 baking powder
  • 1 baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2/3 cup shortening
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cocoa
  • 1 cup beer
  • 2/3 cup sauerkraut (chopped, rinsed, and drained)
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  • For the Icing:
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  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup confectioners sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Cream butter and sugar together. Add eggs one at a time.
  3. Add beer. Add cocoa. Sift together flour, salt, and baking soda and powder. Add to creamed mixture slowly, until all is mixed.
  4. Fold in sauerkraut. Put into a slightly greased 9 by 15 baking pan.
  5. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes at 375 degrees F.

For the Icing:

  1. Cream the cream cheese in mixer.
  2. Add cream and vanilla. Add sugar slowly.
  3. Spread over top of cake.

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