3/4 c. butter
3 eggs
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. cocoa
1 c. water
1 (8 oz.) can sauerkraut - drained, rinsed and finely chopped

Mix butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time. Sift together dry ingredients and add to butter mixture with the water. Stir in sauerkraut. Bake in 9 x 13 pan at 350 degrees 35-40 minutes.

SOUR CREAM CHOCOLATE FROSTING:

6 oz. pkg. chocolate chips
4 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. sour cream
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
Powdered sugar

Melt chocolate chips and butter over low heat. Remove from heat; blend in sour cream, vanilla, and salt. Gradually add powdered sugar (about 2 1/2 to 2 3/4 cups) until spreading consistency. Beat well.