CHOCOLATE POTATO CAKE

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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

3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
4 large eggs, room temperature, separated
1 cup hot mashed potatoes (without milk or butter)
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped nuts
FLUFFY WHITE FROSTING:
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large egg whites
1/3 cup water
2 teaspoons light corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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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Must try!


rohitkumal rohitchaudhary
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Delicious!


Jose Casas
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I was looking for a new chocolate cake recipe to try, and this one caught my eye. I'm glad I gave it a try! The cake was delicious and moist, with a rich chocolate flavor.


Rana Shargeel
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This cake was a fun and easy recipe to try. It was a bit different than your average chocolate cake, but in a good way. The potatoes added a unique flavor and texture that I really enjoyed. I would definitely make this cake again.


Pooja Pun magar
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but I thought this recipe sounded interesting. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it. The cake was moist and flavorful, with a unique twist from the potatoes. I would definitely recommend this recipe


Mosan Ali
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This cake was a bit of a disappointment. The flavor was bland and the texture was dry. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong. I won't be making this cake again.


Charles Cole
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I was looking for a new chocolate cake recipe to try, and this one caught my eye. I'm glad I gave it a try! The cake was delicious and moist, with a rich chocolate flavor. The potatoes added a subtle sweetness and texture that I really enjoyed. I wil


Hamid Iqbal
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This cake was a fun and easy recipe to try. It was a bit different than your average chocolate cake, but in a good way. The potatoes added a unique flavor and texture that I really enjoyed. I would definitely make this cake again.


Anik AB
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but I thought this recipe sounded interesting. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it. The cake was moist and flavorful, with a unique twist from the potatoes. I would definitely recommend this recipe


Rubab Malik
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This cake was okay, but I wouldn't make it again. The flavor was just average and the texture was a bit too dense for my taste. I think there are better chocolate cake recipes out there.


ANASS Islam
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This cake was a bit of a disappointment. The flavor was bland and the texture was dry. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong. I won't be making this cake again.


Monica Winnie
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he'd ever had. The cake was moist and decadent, with a perfect balance of chocolate and potato flavors. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Abenezer Murga
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This was my first time making a chocolate potato cake, and I was really impressed with the results. The cake was moist and fluffy, with a rich chocolate flavor. The potatoes added a subtle hint of sweetness and texture. I would definitely recommend t


Arif Sikder
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of chocolate and potatoes may sound strange, but it really works. The cake is moist and flavorful, and it's always a hit at parties.


Tanju Tanju Tanju Tanju
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This cake was a delicious and creative way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. It was easy to make and had a great balance of chocolate and potato flavors. I topped it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, which took it over the top.


Sandra Chukwu
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The potatoes add a wonderful moistness and texture to the cake, and the chocolate flavor is rich and decadent. This is a keeper!


Daniel Hargrove
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This chocolate potato cake was a hit at my dinner party! It was moist and flavorful, and the potatoes added a unique twist that everyone loved. I will definitely be making this again.