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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

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SAUERKRAUT, CINNAMON AND APPLE CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

cinnamon cream cheese cake

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.