Contest-Winning Chocolate Potato Cake Recipe

Name: Contest-Winning Chocolate Potato Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 2 cups sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 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 whole milk; 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup evaporated milk; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
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 whole milk
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup evaporated milk
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg 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 2 greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350u00b0 until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. 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.

2197

kcal

Calories

Fat

325

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 2 cups sugar, 2 large eggs, room temperature, 1 cup cold mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter), and more.

Yes, Contest-Winning Chocolate 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.

Contest-Winning Chocolate Potato Cake

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