RECIPES

CHOCOLATE POTATO CAKE

Serves
10-12

Serves
Prep: 40 mins
Bake: 25 mins + cooling

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened

2 cups sugar

2 eggs

1 cup cold mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup baking cocoa

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup milk

1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Caramel Icing (optional) – not photographed with icing

1/2 cup butter, cubed

1 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 cup evaporated milk

2 cups confectioners’ sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add potatoes and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Stir in nuts.

2. Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

3. For icing, in a saucepan over low heat, cook butter and brown sugar until butter is melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in evaporated milk; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature. Stir in confectioners’ sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread between layers and over top of cake. Yield: 10-12 servings.