The secret to the most incredible chocolate cake? It's in the pickle aisle. Get the recipe for Kraut Conquers All Chocolate Cake.

Something was off about my mom’s 13th birthday cake; it was a bit chewy, maybe stringy? “Is there coconut in this?” she remembers asking, only to see my grandmother’s grin broaden. It didn’t taste ...

Edited version of a story first published July 14, 2009: So you never acquired a taste for sauerkraut. If you care — and we hope you do — there is a solution. Put it in chocolate cake. You probably ...

From The Washington Post. This cake is rich and dense; sauerkraut gives it a slight bite. Serve unfrosted or with a simple buttercream frosting. Adapted from a recipe by John Shields of Gertrude’s in ...

Bob Channing of Petaluma, Calif., begins his request for a chocolate sauerkraut cake by saying: “First off, I am not crazy but you may think I am when I ask about this recipe. Before my mother passed ...

Sauerkraut, made of fermented cabbage, is known for being sour, crunchy, and salty. It’s a typical side dish in central European cuisines, usually found atop a healthy bratwurst link or accompanying ...

I’m a sucker for recipes featuring unexpected ingredients. Whether it’s a pantry item that’ll produce perfect gravy, a condiment that injects grilled cheese with pizzazz, or an often-discarded liquid ...

Recipe from Maida Heatter's Cakes (Andrews McMeel Publishing, $23). I tested this on colleagues without mentioning the sauerkraut. It was a hit. Butter, line with parchment paper and flour 2 (9-inch) ...

In a large bowl, beat butter and sugars; mix in the eggs one at a time. Add to the sauerkraut and apple and walnuts to the egg mixture. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ...

This cake is so moist and tender, no one will guess the secret ingredient. Visit gazette.com or scan the QR code below with your smartphone or mobile device to watch a video of the recipe. For cake: 1 ...

Chocolate cake is universally loved, with rich cocoa flavors and a moist, fluffy texture. Whether it's a wedding, birthday, ...

This cake is rich and dense; the sauerkraut gives it a slight bite. Serve it unfrosted, or spread it with a simple buttercream frosting. MAKE AHEAD: The cake can be cooled completely, then wrapped in ...