Sauerkraut Cake

1 cup sugar

2 cups flour

1 teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons cocoa

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup sauerkraut

3/4 cup water

1/3 cup powdered milk

1/4 cup sour cream

1 teaspoon vanilla

3 eggs

1/2 cup shortening

coconut for frosting

Combine sugar and cocoa. Add dry ingredients and shortening, blending in shortening. Add sauerkraut, sour cream, vanilla, eggs and water. Beat about 3 minutes. Bake in greased and floured 9 x 13 pan at 350 F for 25 to 30 minutes. Cool. Frost with Chocolate frosting and sprinkle with coconut.