Ingredients
1/2 cup butter3 ounces unsweetened chocolate1-1/4 cups sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 large eggs1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2/3 cup sauerkraut, rinsed, drained and finely chopped1/2 cup chopped walnutsCHOCOLATE GLAZE:1/4 cup butter2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 ounce unsweetened chocolate1/2 cup chopped walnuts1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation
In a small saucepan, melt butter and chocolate over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from the heat; place it in a large bowl along with sugar, vanilla and eggs. Beat well.
Combine dry ingredients; stir in to batter until well blended. Stir in sauerkraut and nuts. Spread into a greased 9-in. square baking pan.
Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool before frosting.
For glaze, bring first four ingredients to boil in a heavy saucepan. Boil for 3 minutes; do not stir. Remove from the heat; immediately stir in nuts, sugar and vanilla. Pour hot glaze onto center of cake and spread to edges. Cool before cutting.
