Yield: 9x13 sheet or two layer cakes

1 1/2	cups	sugar
1/4	teaspoon	salt
1	teaspoon	baking powder
2/3	cup	shortening or butter
1/2	cup	cocoa
1	cup	water or beer
3		eggs
2 1/4	cups	flour
1/2 - 2/3	cup	sauerkraut, chopped rinsed and drained
1 1/4	teaspoon	vanilla
1	teaspoon	baking soda

• Cream together sugar and shortening. Add eggs, mix well together. Then add vanilla and salt and cocoa and mix together.
• In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda and baking powder. Then add the dry ingredients and the water or beer, a little bit at a time, to the batter and mix.
• Next, fold in the sauerkraut by hand. Bake in a greased and floured pan.
• Bake 375 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes.
• Use your favorite frosting or a Cream Cheese frosting.