Indulge in the rich and moist chocolate cake made with a surprising ingredient - potatoes! This recipe combines the goodness of potatoes with the decadence of chocolate for a truly irresistible treat. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the mashed potatoes, butter, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, and mix until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve the moist potato chocolate cake with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream.
