Decadent Chocolate-Mashed Potato Cake with Ganache

Indulge in a rich and moist chocolate cake made with mashed potatoes, topped with a luxurious chocolate ganache.

Ingredients

1	large baking potato
2	sugar
1 3⁄4	cake flour
1 1⁄2	teaspoons baking soda
4	unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled slightly
4	unsalted butter, softened
1	teaspoon vanilla extract
2	eggs
3⁄4	cup buttermilk
4	bittersweet chocolate
1⁄3	cup half and half

Instructions

• 1. Begin by preheating the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a large bundt or tube pan, setting it aside for later use. Peel the baking potato and cut it into large cubes. Boil the potato cubes in a saucepot until tender. Drain and mash the potatoes until smooth. Measure out 3/4 cup for the recipe, and season and enjoy the remaining potatoes while warm.
  2. In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the sugar, cake flour, and baking soda on low speed for about 1 minute. Add the mashed potatoes, softened butter, melted chocolate, and vanilla extract. Mix on low speed until combined, then increase the speed to medium and beat until fluffy for 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Whisk together the eggs and buttermilk. Gradually add this mixture to the batter, scraping the bowl well to ensure thorough mixing. Pour the batter into a pan and bake for about an hour, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 20 minutes before transferring it to a rack to cool completely.
  4. For the ganache, combine bittersweet chocolate and half and half in a small sauté pan over low heat. Stir constantly to melt the chocolate, avoiding boiling or simmering. Once half of the chocolate is melted, remove from heat and continue stirring until fully melted. Once the cake is cooled, drizzle the ganache over the top using a piping bag or a spoon.

Jul 19, 2024