Sauerkraut Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. self-rising flour
1/4 c. baking cocoa
1 1/2 c. sugar
2/3 c. shortening
3 eggs
1 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. water
1/2 c. chopped, drained sauerkraut
Frosting

Preparation

Combine flour, cocoa and sugar in large mixer bowl; mix well. Cut in shortening until crumbly.
Add eggs, vanilla and water; beat well.
Stir in sauerkraut.
Pour into 3 greased and floured 8-inch round cake pans.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 35 minutes or until layers test done.
Remove to wire racks to cool.
Spread frosting between layers and over top and side of cake.
Yield:
12 servings.