Lions of Iowa Cookbook- Spiralbound Cookbook #26

Here's another cookbook from Iowa.  This one was created by the Lions Club.  Based on the photos in the information section at the beginning of the books, I would say it was published some time in the 70's.

Here's the cookbook:

Here's a photo of Fairfield resident Leonard Mosinski from the front section of the book:

The recipe I've chosen to post from this cookbook is for SAUERKRAUT CAKE...because...it intrigued me.  Not sure WHY you'd put sauerkraut in a cake, or WHY anyone would even think to do it:

Sauerkraut Cake

2/3 c. margarine
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanila
1/2 c. cocoa
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
2 1/4 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. soda
1 c. water
2/3 c. sauerkraut (rinsed, drained and chopped)

Cream sugar and margarine, add well beaten eggs and vanilla.  Sift dry ingredient together and add to first mixture alternately with 1 c. water.  Stir thoroughly, then stir in sauerkraut (sauerkraut tastes like coconut or chopped nuts in this cake).  Pour into greased and floured 9 x 13 inch loaf pan.  Bake at 350 degrees 30 minutes.

Enjoy!