Ola'S Irish Potato Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 35 min Serves: 9 Cuisine: Irish

Ola's Irish Potato Cake is a rich, moist dessert blending the sweetness of sugar and the warmth of spices with the subtle earthiness of mashed potatoes. Enhanced by walnuts and chocolate, it offers a unique, comforting flavor profile perfect for special occasions or cozy gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2/3 cup butter
  • 1 cup warm mashed potatoes
  • 1 oz unsweetened chocolate
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon cloves
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 4 eggs

Instructions

  1. Mix together sugar and butter.
  2. Stir in unsweetened chocolate and mashed potatoes.
  3. Mix in flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Stir in buttermilk, chopped walnuts, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla.
  5. Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into the mixture.
  6. Pour the batter into a baking pan.
  7. Bake at 350°F for 35 to 40 minutes.
  8. Let the cake cool before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

1159 kcal 58% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16.8g 34% DV
Total Fat 65g 83% DV
Carbs 129.1g 47% DV
Fiber 19.5g 69% DV
Sugar 19.9g 40% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12625.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 997.8mg 21% DV
Cholesterol 150.5mg 50% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 49mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 19.9mg 22% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1897.5mg 100% DV
Iron 9.9mg 55% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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