Sauerkraut Chocolate Cake

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with water. Stir in sauerkraut. Pour into 2 greased and floured 8-in. round baking pans.
2. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
3. For frosting, beat butter, chocolate and vanilla in a bowl; add confectioners' sugar and beat well. Add milk; beat until smooth and fluffy. Spread between layers and over top and side of cake.