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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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see if they can guess the secret ingredient...my husband is not a huge fan or sauerkraut..please don't tell him that there is sauerkraut is in here.. Ingredients:
4 large eggs |
1 cup sugar |
1 cup sauerkraut, rinsed, drained |
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed |
1 large tart apple |
1 cup vegetable oil |
1 cup walnuts, chopped |
2 cups flour |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg |
2 -3 tablespoons whipping cream |
1 tablespoon orange zest |
8 ounces cream cheese, softened |
4 1/2 cups powdered sugar |
1 teaspoon cinnamon |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
Directions:
1. in large bowl, beat eggs and sugars.set aside.
2. squeeze sauerkraut after rinsing till dry.
3. finely chop and add to egg mixture - add oil and walnuts -
4. combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt and nutmeg.
5. stir into egg mixture.
6. line bottom of 2 8 round cake pans with waxed paper.
7. grease and flour paper.
8. pour batter into pans -
9. bake at 350* for 35-40 minutes or toothpick test.
10. cool in pans for 10 minutes.then remove and place on racks to cook completely.
11. FROSTING:.
12. beat cream cheese and 2 tbls cream in small bowl -
13. add sugar, beat till fluffy -
14. add orange peel.cinnamon and vanilla.mix well.
15. add remaining cream if needed -
16. spread between layers and cover entire cake.
17. garnish with walnuts if desired -
18. store leftovers in the refrigerator.
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