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Idaho Potato Cake

SUBMITTED BY: LaRene Reed 

"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"
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 7 times with an average star rating of 5.0
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  40 Min
READY IN  55 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 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 milk
  • 1 cup chopped nuts

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in potatoes and vanilla. Combine flour, cocoa and baking soda; add alternately with milk, blending well after each addition. Stir in nuts. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool on a wire rack.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2007 by OTTERCOON 
This cake is absolutely lovely! We enjoyed it very much and it was a great use for leftover... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2008 by idagal 
This is an easy cake to make. It is so moist. And if you ever get a chance to try the potato... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2009 by Kristi W. 
Heh, my boyfriend absolutely loves potatoes, but he was a little scared to hear they were... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2009 by scout 
I was jumping up and down when I saw this recipe!!!! I went to college in Idaho and miss... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2009 by geminionthefly 
WOW!!! OK so I love potatoes and ? love cake but would never in a million years think to put... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2009 by Souzan 
YUMMY! This cake was wonderfully moist, with a subtle cocoa flavor. I appreciated that it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2009 by Kristin M. 
Moist and delicious. A great afternoon snacking-style cake. If I was serving this to guests, I... MORE


 
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