Tender, moist chocolate cake made with wholegrain einkorn flour, wine fermented sauerkraut with a milk chocolate glaze and red peppercorns. Do rinse the sauerkraut in cold water to tame the salty and overly sour flavour. And finely chopping it up before adding to the batter so that they won't clump together in a tangle. You can serve the cake unglazed or simply dusted with icing sugar.
Sauerkraut Einkorn Chocolate Cake
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- Preheat the oven to 160C/320F. Line a 24cmx12cm loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Whisk together the einkorn flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt in a bowl. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, erythritol sweetener and coconut sugar with a hand-held mixer until light and fluffy. Add in eggs, one at a time, and vanilla powder. Beat well.
- Reduce mixer speed to low and slowly add in about half of the flour mixture. Beat until just incorporated, then beat in coconut milk and the remaining flour mixture. Beat well until you have a smooth and thick batter. Now fold in the finely chopped wine fermented sauerkraut.
- Scrape the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake in the middle of preheated oven for an hour or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
- Place the chopped milk chocolate and coconut oil in a heavy saucepan over very low heat, stirring constantly till the chocolate begins to melt. Immediately remove the pan from the heat and stir the chocolate until it is smooth. Spread the smooth chocolate over cake. Top with red peppercorns. Allow the chocolate to set. Slice and serve.
76 comments:
Chocolate cake is my weakness Angie. I’ve never had a sauerkraut cake, it looks delicious.
I’m a big fan of hiding vegetables in recipes,.. this sound just too odd to be true. But then there is all that chocolate and the naturally rich probiotic food in a cake. Mmmmm!
This is interesting, I never had a sauerkraut, but when it's mixed with a chocolate I need to try it.
Such a lovely looking cake!! The cake looks so moist and soft!! Perfect for my chocolate Weakness!!
Very original and so tempting!
Cheers,
Rosa
Wow, what a unique recipe Angie. Definitely something I would try.
Have a super day.
:-) Mandy xo
This one one of the first ideas I ever saw when I started blogging and it really made me think anything is possible. I never made i with such great flour though Angie. Pink peppercorns are definitely one of my favourites with baked goods too. thanks for reminding me.
Wow Angie - I'm in awe - I've never thought to use sauerkraut in a cake before - what a fantastic idea and this cake looks so incredibly moist - and added kudos, it's good for me too! Beautiful cake and photos!
Wow! I've never seen a dessert that utilized sauerkraut, but it certainly looks decadent AND delicious!!!
How fascinating Angie - the cake looks amazing but I am intrigued by the addition of sauerkraut. You are a wonderful creative baker! The cake looks so moist - who could say no to a slice or two?! Have a happy weekend!
This cake looks so rich and chocolatey but holy what!! Sauerkraut in cake!? That ingredient was definitely a shocker...you're such a risk-taker! I have to try this for myself!!
David Lebovitz has a chocolate sauerkraut cake recipe in his Chocolate book that looks amazing, as does this one. I haven't worked out the nerve to try it but sure looks good here and glad to know it's terrific.
Love the dark color.. yumm
It looks so pretty and delicious! YUM!
I am totally intrigued, Angie! I would imagine that the sauerkraut adds moistness as grated zucchini does. I don't believe I've ever seen wine fermented sauerkraut but now I'll have to look for it! Wisconsin consumes a lot of sauerkraut :)
Oh my goodness, this cake looks so decadent and amazing! And such a creative way sneak in sauerkraut! Love this idea!
Chocolate cake is my favorite, you made it even better by adding the sauerkraut, never heard of wine fermented sauerkraut before will definnitely be checking this out. Beautiful dessert Angie!
You always have the most unique breads Angie! I would have never thought to use sauerkraut in baking!
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O, Angie, this looks incredible)))!!
One word to sum up Angie - Luscious!! Super in fact.
Honestly I can't even imagine what this must taste like but I can see it's very moist. I've never heard of that in a cake. How was it?
Such a lovely cake! Looks so chocolaty moist and delicious! Interesting ingredient with the sauerkraut!
That's a combo I would have never considered.
Oooo! You really had me drooling over your chocolate cake! It looks so delicious and water watering!
This sounds super interesting! I love to use veggies in sweet dishes, but I've never tried using sauerkraut before. Absolutely genius!
Omg..this looks delicious Angie. Love it.
Wow, I would never think about anything like that, so original and looks amazing☺
first sauerkraut cake i've ever seen! it looks supremely moist and sounds scrumptious!
Sauerkraut milk chocolate cake? Is it sweet, tangy? SO curious what this must taste like, way to go in the creativity department :-)
Now that looks unique and yummy!! Thanks for sharing! <3 - http://www.domesticgeekgirl.com
It looks very tasty!
I'm not a great chocolate lover, but your cake looks dark and delicious!
Wooowww I love chocolate, and this cake look great!
Very yummy!
What an unusual cake, I've never heard of adding sauerkraut to chocolate cake. I'd love a taste.
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I bet the sauerkraut makes it amazingly moist!
I have try having sauerkraut in a cake! How wonderful and it looks so delicious and moist! Very clever addition to the cake.
Hi Angie,
I've tasted sauerkraut with burger but haven't tried it baked with cake. This unique Sauerkraut Einkorn Chocolate Cake looks moist and yummy!
at first I thought you I read it wrong, but sauerkraut in a cake? really? cake looks delicious!
Oh my gosh, that looks scrumptious. I've had mayonnaise cake but never sauerkraut.
il a l'air parfait et délicieux bravo
bonne soirée
When I saw the name of this post I was questioning it, but the moment I hit the page and saw your pictures my eyes popped out of my head! A moist chocolate cake with chocolate poured over it. WOW! You've outdone yourself Angie. I can't imagine the flavor of this with the sauerkraut but your picture sure sells it as absolutely scrumptious!
This cake looks so rich and moist!
look beautiful and delicious Angie like all you make, so pretty !!
Angie , that chocolate cake looks sinful ! Who would have thought by looking at it that it's packed with healthy ingredients ?! I wouldn't mind a slice :D
This is certainly a new and interesting cake for me Angie. I do like sauerkraut as a side and in soup but I never would have thought of adding it to chocolate cake. It shouldn't sound strange though as we add zucchini and carrots…and it is strikingly pretty.
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That cake looks soooo moist.
Goodness, Angie, this cake is just GORGEOUS! And SO unique!!! I love sauerkraut, but I've never had it in baked goods before. Genius idea. My husband is a total chocoholic, so I absolutely need to make this for him STAT! Cheers, friend!
This is new to me but I just love how moist the cake looks!
Interesting combination, would never thought of adding sauerkraut to a chocolate cake.
I have never heard of this, but it looks so yummy and inviting. I just want to eat a piece right now!
What an odd combination but it sounds so delicious!
What a pretty and delicious looking chocolate cake, Angie. Love how moist and soft it has turned out. A delight for a chocolate lovers like me.
I love sauerkraut, but never ever thought in adding into a chocolate cake...it sounds and looks delicious Angie!
Have a wonderful week ahead :)
This cake has a fab colour and it looks so moist! I wish I could have a slice right now!
What an interesting cake! I've never had sauerkraut in cake. Nifty idea -- very creative. Thanks!
This cake looks so moist & sauerkraut in cake?!! Now that's unique Angie!!
I've got to make this cake!
how interesting to add sauerkraut looks great though.
Sauerkraut in a cake?!? I'm am super intrigued by this! I've never seen anything like it before, Angie! The decorating is so pretty.
SAY WHAT NOW?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!? Sauerkraut in cake?! Er. Um. I will take your word for it, LMFAO ;) My mom lovessssss sauerkraut. Wonder if she'd eat this ;)
looks so chocolat-y yum!
Looks so lovely and moist :D The glaze looks amazing!
I love anything chocolate and this looks perfectly stunning, but sauerkraut? This is a new one for me!
Wow!!!! Chocolate cake with sauerkraut! I am so making this!
The cake looks delicious, I would never have thought of adding sauerkraut in a cake and the red peppercorns look so cute..
Dear Angie, What a beautiful moist, dense chocolate cake. xoxo Catherine
You always come up with the most amazing bakes Angie. Sauerkraut, just wow! I wonder what the cake tastes like. It certainly looks super amazing.
All that chocolate... this certainly looks to die for =D
This cake looks amazing Angie :D
Wow, Sauerkraut in a cake? That really is unusual. I'm trying hard to imagine how it would taste. It certainly looks like a good one.
Wow, Angie, what a fabulous cake! I'm assuming the sauerkraut add to the moist texture? But that rich, dark chocolate looks amazing! :)
Do you make the sauerkraut yourself?
wow that creamy chocolate cake looks so delicious! i'm wondering to make this on on my niece's birthday
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