Chocolate Surprise Cake
1/2 c. butter
1-1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. cocoa powder
1 c. water
1 c. sauerkraut; drained, rinsed, finely snipped
In large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light. Beat in eggs, one at a time; add vanilla. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa. Add to creamed mixture alternately with water, beating after each addition. Stir in sauerkraut. Turn into greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 350, 35 – 40 minutes. Cool in pan. Frost with Sour Cream Chocolate Frosting (recipe follows).
Sour Cream Chocolate Frosting
1 6-oz. pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips
4 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. sour cream
2-1/2 c. sifted powdered sugar
Melt chocolate chips and butter over low heat. (I microwave them.) Blend in sour cream, vanilla, and salt. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat well, to make spreading consistency. (Add more powdered sugar if necessary.)
Cranberry Coffee Cake1 stick of butter1 cup sugar2 unbeaten eggs1 tsp baking soda1 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt2 cups flour (all purpose)1 cup sour cream1 tsp almond extract1 can whole cranberries - I buy them in a bag and use half a bag - sorry, don't know what size1/2 cup finely chopped almondsGlaze3/4 cup confectioners sugar2 Tbs hot water1/2 tsp almond extractkGrease a 9" tube or 10" bundt pan.Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.In separate bowl, beat butter till creamy. Beat in sugar, 1/4 cup at a time. Add eggs, beating well after each addition.Stir in almond extract, sifted ingredients and alternate with the sour cream.Spoon half the batter into the pan. Pour 1/2 of the cranberries on top. With a knife, swirl the cranberries through the batter.Spoon remaining batter over berr8es and top with remaining berries. Sprinkle with nuts. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes.Cool for 10 minutes. Pour glaze over the top of the cake. It should soak into the cake.
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