Potato Chocolate Cake

Leftover mashed potatoes give this chocolate cake a velvety texture. Add 1 teaspoon each cinnamon and allspice for a chocolate spice cake!

• Preparation Time: 60 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
• Calories: 205 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup margarine
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup buttermilk
• 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
• 1 cup prepared instant mashed potatoes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Stir in the melted chocolate, vanilla and mashed potatoes. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk, mixing just until incorporated.

Step 3

Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.