Grandma's Irish Potato Cake Recipe

Name: Grandma's Irish Potato Cake Recipe
Total time: 1 hr 50 mins
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons ground cloves; 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg; 0.125 teaspoon salt; 2 cups white sugar; 0.66666668653488 cup shortening; 2 large eggs; 2 cups mashed cooked potatoes; 0.75 cup milk; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 1 cup raisins

Enjoy a slice of my grandmother's classic Irish potato cake – a delightful dessert that's perfect with fresh fruit or a dollop of cream.

Total time1 hr 50 mins
Prep time20 mins
Cook time1 hr 30 mins
Yield1 10-inch cake, 12

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Prepare a 10-inch Bundt pan by greasing and flouring it to prevent sticking.
In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. This ensures a light and even texture for your cake.
In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and shortening using an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Gradually incorporate the flour mixture, alternating with the mashed potatoes and milk. Fold in the walnuts and raisins until evenly distributed. Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool slightly before inverting it onto a serving plate.

Nutrition

Calories: 466 kcal
Fat Content: 20 g
Fiber Content: 3 g
Sugar Content: 43 g
Sodium Content: 107 mg
Protein Content: 6 g
Cholesterol Content: 39 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 70 g
Saturated Fat Content: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g