Irish Potato Cake

Name: Irish Potato Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 1 10-inch Bundt cake
Ingredients: ⅔ cup shortening; 2 cups white sugar; 2 eggs; ¾ cup milk; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons ground cloves; 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg; 2 cups mashed cooked potatoes; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 1 cup raisins

Rating: 4.66 stars

29 Ratings
25 Reviews
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Old potato cake recipe of my grandmother's. Good served with fruit.

By nanniesue

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Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

cook:

1 hr 30 mins

total:

1 hr 50 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 10-inch Bundt cake

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan. Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Set aside.

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Step 2

In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Add the flour mixture alternately with the potatoes and milk. Stir in nuts and raisins.
Step 3

Pour into a 10 inch Bundt pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 90 to 120 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

466 calories; protein 6.2g 12% DV; carbohydrates 69.5g 22% DV; fat 19.6g 30% DV; cholesterol 38.9mg 13% DV; sodium 107.2mg 4% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (25)

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THERESAM1

12/13/2003

What an interesting recipe I had to try it! Very good and very easy. The family loved it! Read More

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MSDORKY

03/23/2005

This one didn't work very well. The cake came out very dense and the center pulled away from the edge of the cake leaving a thick pudding like lump and then a crust. Also I think it's too much cloves - overwhelming flavor. Read More

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29 Ratings

5 star values: 23
4 star values: 4
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 2
1 star values: 0

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THERESAM1

12/13/2003

What an interesting recipe I had to try it! Very good and very easy. The family loved it! Read More

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IBHEZZUR

03/19/2005

I made this for a St. Patricks day family party. Everyone loved it. They all want the recipe (which i may keep to myself) and they said this I will have to bring each time we get together. Did I mention my grandmother-inlaw from Ireland loved it too.... Read More

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VANSCOS

08/21/2006

Next time I will cut the cin cloves nutmeg by half. Strong flavor. I'm also going to try it with apples instead of raisens. Read More

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(23)

Edna

03/17/2007

Made this for St Patricks Day and everyone who came to supper liked it. The recipe was so easy my 4 year old helped make it. The only change I made was to cut the cloves down to 1 teaspoon per other reviewers suggestions. This recipe will definitely become a St Patricks Day tradition in our house. Read More

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ACPHIFER

01/08/2006

I added 1 tsp vanilla and cut cloves & nutmeg to 1 tsp each. I baked as 6 mini cakes. I also made a glaze with confectioner's sugar milk & vanilla to drizzle over them and topped each with a maraschino cherry. They were moist pretty spice cakes -- and no one knew they were made with leftover mashed potatoes. Read More

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SUZZANNA

12/29/2009

Superb texture and flavor!! I only had 1 cup of mashed potatoes so I cut the recipe in half and made 13 muffins. (Hint: to prevent muffins from sticking to paper liners spray the liners with Pam.) They were perfectly done in 30 minutes. They smelled so good I couldn't wait to try one. Tasted delicious warm. Great use for leftover mashed potatoes. I'm sure I'll be making these again. Thanks for the recipe! Read More

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MSDORKY

03/23/2005

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SinisterCadre

12/23/2007

I have never had potato bread/cake before and was curious. This was absolutely delicious! I love it and am eating a piece right now. This is a recipe I will keep in my cookbook. Read More

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KISMET4254

12/15/2003

Just like my mother would make. It brings back great memories. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Irish Potato Cake

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Calories: 465.5

% Daily Value *

protein: 12 %

carbohydrates: 22 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 11 %

sugars:

fat: 30 %

saturated fat: 30 %

cholesterol: 13 %

vitamin a iu: 1 %

niacin equivalents: 22 %

vitamin b6: 12 %

vitamin c: 5 %

folate: 13 %

calcium: 11 %

iron: 11 %

magnesium: 13 %

potassium: 9 %

sodium: 4 %

thiamin: 26 %

calories from fat:

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percent of calories from protein:

percent of calories from sat fat:

*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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THERESAM1

12/13/2003

What an interesting recipe I had to try it! Very good and very easy. The family loved it!

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IBHEZZUR

03/19/2005

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VANSCOS

08/21/2006

Next time I will cut the cin cloves nutmeg by half. Strong flavor. I'm also going to try it with apples instead of raisens.

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(23)

Edna

03/17/2007

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ACPHIFER

01/08/2006

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SUZZANNA

12/29/2009

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MSDORKY

03/23/2005

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SinisterCadre

12/23/2007

I have never had potato bread/cake before and was curious. This was absolutely delicious! I love it and am eating a piece right now. This is a recipe I will keep in my cookbook.

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(14)

KISMET4254

12/15/2003

Just like my mother would make. It brings back great memories.

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