A versatile cake made with mashed potatoes and chocolate. Add 1 teaspoon each cinnamon and allspice for a chocolate spice cake!
Ingredients
- 1 cup margarine
- 2 cups white sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 , 1 ounce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup prepared instant mashed potatoes
- 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cups buttermilk
Instructions
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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.
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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.
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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.
Nutrition Facts
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