2/3 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
3 sq. chocolate melted in 1/2 c. hot water
1 c. water
2/3 c. chopped, rinsed & drained sauerkraut

Cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs - one at a time. Add vanilla. Add chocolate. Sift dry ingredients. Add alternately with water to egg mixture. Stir in sauerkraut. Bake in a 9 x 13 inch pan at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Ice with a favorite icing.