1912 Chocolate Potato Cake

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

1.) Set diced potato to a boil until tender. I do not peel the potato.

Step 2

2.) Cream together butter & sugar until fluffy and pale.

Step 3

3.) Slowly incorporate the eggs, which have been beaten.

Step 4

4.) Rice or mash potato in a separate bowl, then stir and cool with milk.

Step 5

5.) Incorporate the potato & milk, mixing well.

Step 6

6.) Combine flour, leavening & spices in a separate bowl.

Step 7

7.) Gently incorporate the flour mixture, grated chocolate & nuts.

Step 8

8.) Add batter to a buttered and floured 8x8 inch cake tin.

Step 9

9.) Bake at 350 fahrenheit for 45-55 minutes.

Step 10

* Check at 40 minutes with a toothpick.

Step 11

* When inserted into centre then pulls away clean - the cake is done.

Step 12

- Instructions | FROSTING:

Step 13

1.) Add all ingredients; save for vanilla, to a saucepan.

Step 14

2.) Set to a LOW boil for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally at first. Remove from heat.

Step 15

3.) Add vanilla, and beat to desired consistency.

Step 16

4.) Apply frosting to the cooled cake.

Step 17

* Beating more will lead to a spreadable frosting - less so will lead to a thick, pourable glaze which will set wonderfully once cool.

Step 18

* Briefly chilling the boiled frosting will help to thicken, just stir before application.

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