CHOCOLATE POTATO CAKE
This secret ingredient in this moist rich chocolate cake is potatoes. It's a wonderful cake to make for a special occasion. The white fluffy frosting goes perfectly with the dark chocolate cake. -Jill Kinder, Richlands, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and 1 cup sugar. Add egg yolks; beat well. Add potatoes and mix thoroughly. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg and cloves; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating just until combined. Stir in vanilla and nuts., In a small bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add remaining sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter. Pour into a greased and floured 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., In a small heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, egg whites, water, corn syrup and salt. Beat on low speed for 1 minute. Place pan over low heat; continue beating on low until a thermometer reads 160°., Transfer to a bowl. Add vanilla; beat on high until stiff glossy peaks form, about 7 minutes. Frost cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 236mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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Charlene Mupandasekwa
[email protected]This cake was not what I expected. It was very dense and dry. I would not make it again.
mobyasun112 mobyasun112
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and it tasted great! I will definitely be making this cake again.
Muhammad Yahia
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of potatoes, but this cake was actually really good! The potatoes added a nice sweetness and texture. I would definitely make this cake again.
Hassan Syed Hassannaqvi
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it. The potatoes added a unique sweetness that made the cake stand out. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Umedum ChineloImmaculata
[email protected]This cake was delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. The potatoes added a unique twist that everyone enjoyed. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Fahad ulshamsjutta
[email protected]This cake was not what I expected. It was very dense and dry. I would not make it again.
Meer King
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I would make it again with less sugar.
Hiwot Tsegaye
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by this cake! It was moist and chocolatey, and the potatoes added a unique twist. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Emihle Courtney
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and it tasted great! I will definitely be making this cake again.
Gianna Cortez
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of potatoes, but this cake was actually really good! The potatoes added a nice sweetness and texture. I would definitely make this cake again.
Raegan McWilliams
[email protected]This cake was delicious! The potatoes added a unique twist that I really enjoyed. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Hector Burgos
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it. It was easy to make and it tasted great. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Sf Ff
[email protected]I was skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! The cake was surprisingly moist and flavorful. The potatoes added a nice texture and sweetness. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Rasel Sikdar
[email protected]This cake was delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. It was moist and chocolatey, and the potatoes added a unique twist. I will definitely be making this cake again.