Decadent and Moist Potato Chocolate Cake Recipe

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

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the mashed potatoes, butter, and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, sift together the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, and mix until well combined.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Serve the moist potato chocolate cake with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream.

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