Potato Cake

Potato Cake

Embark on a culinary adventure with this unique Potato Cake recipe that combines traditional cake ingredients with mashed potatoes to create a moist, richly spiced treat. This cake is a delightful twist on classic flavors, perfect for any occasion that calls for a special dessert.

Ingredients

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 4 large eggs, separated
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 cup cocoa powder
• 1 cup hot mashed potatoes
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup walnut pieces

Directions

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan:
   • Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan and set aside.
2. Cream Butter and Sugar:
   • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This creates the base of your cake’s texture.
3. Add Wet Ingredients:
   • Mix in the egg yolks and milk to the butter mixture, beating until fully incorporated.
4. Incorporate Mashed Potatoes and Cocoa:
   • Stir in the cocoa powder and hot mashed potatoes, blending well. The mashed potatoes add moisture and a unique texture to the cake.
5. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   • In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add these to the wet mixture, beating until just combined.
6. Add Nuts and Egg Whites:
   • Fold in the walnut pieces.
   • In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the batter, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
7. Bake:
   • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
   • Bake for about 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool and Serve:
   • Allow the cake to cool in the pan before cutting into squares.

This Potato Cake is a marvelous blend of sweet and spice, with a surprising ingredient that makes it incredibly moist. Serve as is or top with a dusting of powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness!