posted by Pat T 07-22-98 11:35 AM
MASHED POTATO CAKE
1 3/4 c. sugar
1 c. cold mashed potatoes
3/4 c. shortening (oleo or
Crisco)
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
3 unbeaten eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. buttermilk
2 c. plus 2 Tbsp. flour
3/4 c. chopped walnuts
Combine sugar, potatoes, shortening, cinnamon, salt and
nutmeg in mixing bowl. Cream well for 4 minutes. Add eggs and blend well.
Combine baking soda and buttermilk and add alternately with 2 cups of flour to creamed mixture, starting and ending with flour.
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons flour over nuts and add to mixture. Grease and flour a 9 x 13 x 2-inch pan. Pour in mix and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Dust top with powdered sugar or frost, if you prefer.