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

Cream together sugar and shortening. Add eggs; mix well. Add vanilla, salt and cocoa alternately. Add flour mixture and water (or beer).

Fold in kraut by hand. Bake in greased and floured pan for 35-45 minutes at 375 degrees. Makes one 9x13 or 2 layers. Frost with your favorite icing.