Potato Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Potato Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. hot, unseasoned mashed potatoes; 2 c. sugar; 2/3 c. shortening; 4 eggs (unbeaten); 1 tsp. vanilla; 2 c. sifted all-purpose flour; 1/2 c. cocoa; 3 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. each: cinnamon and nutmeg; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. milk; 1 c. chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

1 c. hot, unseasoned mashed potatoes
2 c. sugar
2/3 c. shortening
4 eggs (unbeaten)
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 c. cocoa
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. each: cinnamon and nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. milk
1 c. chopped walnuts

1
Heat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Line bottoms of 2 (9-inch) layer pans or a 13 x 9 x 2-inch oblong pan with waxed paper cut to fit.
3
Prepare mashed potatoes.
4
(Easy way is to follow directions for 2 servings on package mashed potatoes.) Measure and set aside.
5
Gradually beat sugar into shortening until fluffy.
6
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well.
7
Add vanilla and potatoes.
8
Add sifted dry ingredients and milk alternately, about 1/4 of each at a time, beating smooth.
9
Stir in walnuts.

1580

kcal

Calories

Fat

253

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. hot, unseasoned mashed potatoes, 2 c. sugar, 2/3 c. shortening, 4 eggs (unbeaten), and more.

Yes, Potato Chocolate 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.

Potato Chocolate Cake

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