Irish Potato Cake

Irish Potato Cake

This is my grandmother’s old Irish potato cake recipe. It’s good served with fruit.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 50 mins
Yield:
1 10-inch cake
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons ground cloves
  • 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2/3 cup shortening
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups mashed cooked potatoes
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup raisins

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.

Step 2
Sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt together into a bowl.

Step 3
Cream sugar and shortening in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in flour mixture alternately with mashed potatoes and milk. Stir in walnuts and raisins. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

466
Calories
20g
Fat
70g
Carbs
6g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 466
% Daily Value *
Total Fat20g 25%
Saturated Fat6g 30%
Cholesterol39mg 13%
Sodium107mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate70g 25%
Dietary Fiber3g 10%
Total Sugars43g
Protein6g
Vitamin C3mg 16%
Calcium108mg 8%
Iron2mg 11%
Potassium313mg 7%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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