Spice Cake Recipe
Description:
Prepare to embark on a delightful culinary adventure with this extraordinary Spice Cake recipe, where the humble mashed potato takes center stage, adding a surprising twist to this classic dessert! Perfect for utilizing leftover potatoes from last night’s dinner, this cake promises a tantalizing blend of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds craving for more.
Recipe Details:
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 2 9-inch layers
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 5 tsp | Baking powder |
| 2 tsp | Ground cinnamon |
| 1 tsp | Salt |
| 1/2 tsp | Ground cloves |
| 1/2 cup | Butter |
| 1/2 cup | Margarine |
| 1 cup | Granulated sugar |
| 2 cups | Mashed potatoes |
| 1 cup | Chopped pecans |
| 1 cup | Raisins |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 2879.9
- Fat Content: 142.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 65.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 623.7mg
- Sodium Content: 2051.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 385.2g
- Fiber Content: 14.5g
- Sugar Content: 247.6g
- Protein Content: 36.1g
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
- Grease and flour either two 9-inch round cake pans or one 9×13-inch pan, ensuring the cakes won’t stick.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, salt, and ground cloves, stirring until evenly mixed.
- Using an electric mixer set at medium speed, cream together the butter, margarine, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually beat in the mashed potatoes and egg yolks until thoroughly incorporated into the mixture.
- Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate clean bowl, beat the egg whites at high speed until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter until evenly distributed.
- Stir in the chopped pecans and raisins, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 40 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Note: If using a 9×13-inch pan, you may need to extend the baking time by 5-10 minutes.
- Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pans on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, frost the cakes with your favorite frosting, adding an extra layer of indulgence to this delectable Spice Cake.
Tips:
- For added richness, consider using a cream cheese frosting to complement the flavors of the spice cake.
- To enhance the aroma and taste, sprinkle some additional ground cinnamon on top of the frosting before serving.
- Store any leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Get ready to savor each heavenly bite of this unique Spice Cake, where the fusion of mashed potatoes, spices, and nuts creates a symphony of flavors that will impress even the most discerning palate! Whether enjoyed as a decadent dessert or a delightful treat with your afternoon tea, this recipe is sure to become a beloved favorite in your home. So, roll up your sleeves, preheat that oven, and let’s bake up some magic together! 🍰✨
