"When I have mashed potatoes for dinner, I always use the leftovers to throw together this moist chocolate cake the next day," writes J.P. DeGagne from Kaneohe, Hawaii. "The lightly colored treat freezes well, too, but don't frost it until serving."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 12-15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Add the egg yolks, potatoes, water and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, cocoa and baking powder; add to the creamed mixture. In a small bowl; beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter along with walnuts., Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Frost with chocolate frosting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 452 calories, Fat 21g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 269mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
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Waqas Sultani
w-sultani60@yahoo.comThis is the best chocolate cake I've ever had! The potato makes it so moist and flavorful.
Andrea Louk
al14@gmail.comThis cake is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can use ingredients that I already have on hand.
chota mahar
chota62@hotmail.comI've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great cake for any occasion.
Kyng Omo
kyng-o92@gmail.comThis cake was a disappointment. It was dry and crumbly, and the chocolate flavor was barely noticeable.
Azim Vuia
v_azim@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one was surprisingly good. The potato gives it a unique flavor that I really enjoyed.
Shakeel Qureshi
shakeel61@yahoo.comThis cake is definitely a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.
Akpos Orire
akposo@yahoo.comOverall, I thought this cake was pretty good. It was a bit different than I expected, but I still enjoyed it.
carolann kraft
c74@aol.comI followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as moist as I would have liked. I think I might have overbaked it.
Abdul Rehman Raja
a70@hotmail.comThis cake was a bit too dense for my taste. I think I would have preferred it to be a little lighter and fluffier.
M.Nadeem Sheikh
m47@gmail.comI love the combination of chocolate and potatoes in this cake. It's a unique and delicious flavor that I've never experienced before.
Mahadi Hasan
h_m@aol.comThis cake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. It's a great recipe for beginner bakers.
mohamed azarudeen
m@hotmail.comI'm always looking for new and interesting cake recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill! The potato chocolate cake was a hit with my family and friends. It's a unique and delicious cake that I'll definitely be making again.
Sagar Raja
r.sagar@yahoo.comThis potato chocolate cake was a delightful surprise! I was skeptical at first, but the combination of flavors and textures was divine. The cake was moist and dense, with a rich chocolate flavor that was perfectly complemented by the earthy sweetness