2 1/4 c. flour
1 1/2. sugar
1 1/4 tsp. vanilla
1 c. water or beer
1 tsp. baking powder
2/3 c. shortening
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
3 eggs
1/2 c. cocoa
1/2 can sauerkraut, chopped, rinsed and drained

Cream together sugar and shortening. Add vanilla, salt and cocoa. Mix well. Sift together flour, soda and baking powder, add to other mixture. Add water or beer then fold in sauerkraut by hand. Bake in greased and floured 9x13 pan for 35-45 minutes, 375 degree oven. Frost with cream cheese icing.