Chocolate and Potato Cake

Yep that’s right, POTATO!

I can’t remember where I first saw this recipe. I think it was in a magazine more than 15 years ago. However, what I do remember is how tasty it was. I haven’t made this cake for that long either, so it was definitely time to drag out my good old handwritten recipe book and give it another try.

For the cake you will need:
1 small potato, grated
1 cup sour cream
145g plain flour, sifted of course
190g caster sugar
40g unsweetened cocoa (sifted)
60g unsalted butter, room temperature
1 egg
3/4 teaspoon bicarb soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla

For the icing you will need:
250g dark chocolate
125g unsalted butter
50ml water

You will also need a punnet of raspberries for decorating your cake.

Method:
Pre-heat the oven to 180 degrees celsius. Grease a 20cm square cake tin.
Place all the ingredients into a bowl and mix for about 3 minutes.
Spoon the mixture into the tin and bake for about 35 minutes (depending on your oven).

Now onto the icing:
Combine all the icing ingredients into a heavy-based saucepan over low heat. Let the chocolate and butter melt until combined. Do NOT let this boil.

Once your cake has cooled, pour the icing onto the cake.
Decorate with raspberries (fresh are obviously better, but I only had frozen).

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9 Responses to “Chocolate and Potato Cake”

imthehomemakingmomma July 30, 2011 at 7:22 am #

Beautiful blog!
http://www.homemakingmomma.wordpress.com

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- sugarl0af August 9, 2011 at 11:00 am #
  
  awww thanks!
  
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lk July 30, 2011 at 7:45 am #

Great looking cake, if I could only sample it!!!!!!!
If you need someone to “Road test” all your cakes, call me, I am only minutes away.
Going to try making it this weekend.

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Missfit August 8, 2011 at 10:27 am #

I would like to be a relief teacher at your school. Especially during cooking classes. I love a good experiment. Missfit x

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- sugarl0af August 8, 2011 at 10:59 am #
  
  You are welcome anytime, especially if you bring your Red Velvet Cake recipe with you.
  
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Candy&Cotton August 9, 2011 at 10:58 am #

This cake was absolutely delish!!!

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Cathy August 11, 2011 at 10:23 am #

A bit weird but I am sure it tastes great!
Did u take the raspberry pic and the top pic cause they are so professional!
U must have an awesome camera!
LOL

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- sugarl0af August 11, 2011 at 10:59 am #
  
  If you think that’s weird, stay tuned for the Chocolate and Zucchini Muffins!
  I took the raspberry photo, my daughter took the first one (my favourite pic)
  
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Courtney @ {not so homemade} November 3, 2011 at 4:17 am #

I just wanted to stop by and let you know your recipe was featured on this week’s What’s Cooking Wednesday!

I hope you’ll stop by and link up more fabulous recipes

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