Caramel-Frosted Potato Cake Recipe

Name: Caramel-Frosted Potato Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened; 2 cups sugar; 4 eggs,; 1 cup mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter); 2 ounces German sweet chocolate, melted; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 1/4 cup butter; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 to 4 tablespoons whole milk

Servings: persons

3/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 eggs,
1 cup mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter)
2 ounces German sweet chocolate, melted
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup whole milk
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 4 tablespoons whole milk

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolks, potatoes and chocolate. Combine the flour, baking soda, nutmeg and cloves; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Stir in walnuts.
2
In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan.
3
Bake at 350u00b0 for 55-60 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
4
For frosting, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Add brown sugar; cook and stir over low heat for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool for 3 minutes. Stir in the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve a thick pouring consistency. Pour over cake.

1722

kcal

Calories

Fat

226

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup butter, softened, 2 cups sugar, 4 eggs,, 1 cup mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter), and more.

Yes, Caramel-Frosted Potato Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Caramel-Frosted Potato Cake

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