Sauerkraut Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Beat shortening at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy. Gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until blended after each addition.

Combine flour & next 4 ingredients in medium bowl; whisk together. Add to shortening mixture alternately with water, beginning & ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed until blended after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Fold in sauerkraut. Pour batter into a greased 13x9 cake pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.

For Frosting: Beat cream cheese & butter at medium speed with electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add sugar, beating until blended after each addition. Add vanilla. Beat until blended.

Spread Frosting on cooled cake. Serve.