Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 400g sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
- 1 large gala apple
- 1 cup canola oil
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
CREAM CHEESE ICING:
- 250g cream cheese, softened
- 2 to 3 tablespoons cream, divided
- 4 ½ cups icing sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chopped walnuts, optional
SAUERKRAUT, CINNAMON AND APPLE CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

Method
Prepare the cake:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Line the bottom of two 20 cm (8 inch) round baking tins with baking paper. Grease and flour the paper and sides of tin.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar and brown sugar. Set aside.
- Squeeze sauerkraut until dry, finely chop and add to egg mixture.
- Peel and finely grate apple and squeeze dry. Stir into the egg mixture.
- Mix in the oil and walnuts.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and nutmeg and stir into the egg mixture.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared tins.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
Prepare the frosting:
- Beat cream cheese and 2 tablespoons cream in a small bowl.
- Add sugar; beat until fluffy.
- Add orange zest, cinnamon and vanilla; mix well.
- Add remaining cream if needed.
Assemble the Cake:
- Spread frosting between layers and over entire cake.
- Garnish with chopped walnuts if desired.
- Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve
Comments
Vegetables in cakes are nothing new - think carrot, pumpkin or zucchini. This interesting combination results in a tangy sweet and sour flavour topped with a lucious cream cheese icing.