Mashed Potato Chocolate Cake

Mashed Potato Chocolate Cake is a unique dessert that combines the creamy texture of mashed potatoes with the rich flavor of chocolate, creating a surprisingly delicious and moist cake.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Mashed Potato Chocolate Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3360

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Mashed potatoes
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₂ cup Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Whole milk
• ¹⁄₂ cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ¹⁄₂ cup Whipped cream
• for garnish Chocolate shavings

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the mashed potato mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just blended. Stir in the chocolate chips.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Once cooled, spread whipped cream over the top of the cake and garnish with chocolate shavings.
8. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 420kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 35g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.