IDAHO POTATO CAKE

Idaho Potato Cake image

Potatoes in dessert? Many cooks never think of the possibility. But this delicious cake gets its moist texture from Idaho spuds. We raise them here on our farm, and our son has also developed and markets potato ice cream! -LaRene Reed, Idaho Falls, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup cold mashed potatoes
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup 2% milk
1 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in potatoes and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa and baking soda; add alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Stir in nuts. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.