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.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Equipment
- Baking Pan
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
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
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan and set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg yolks and milk to the butter mixture, beating until fully incorporated.
- Incorporate Mashed Potatoes and Cocoa: Stir in the cocoa powder and hot mashed potatoes, blending well.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
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!
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Fat: 15g