2 1/4 c. sifted flour
1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 lg. eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. water or strong coffee
2/3 c. sauerkraut, rinsed, drained, chopped

Combine first 5 ingredients in large bowl, blend with fork, measure butter, cream with electric mixer at medium speed, gradually add sugar and eggs one at a time. Add vanilla, liquid and dry ingredients alternately, beginning and ending with flour. Stir in sauerkraut. Bake in greased and floured layer pans at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.