1912 Caramel Potato Cake Recipe - Fannie Farmer Cookbook Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a subtle flavor.

caramel sauce

🥗Healthier: date syrup

💰Cheaper: store-bought caramel

Date syrup is a natural sweetener with a similar consistency.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

Cream the butter until softened.

Add granulated sugar and beat until fully dissolved into the butter.

Mix together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.

Add eggs one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition.

Add 1/2 cup of mashed potatoes (just boiled in salted water, skins left on) to the batter.

Pour in 1/2 cup of milk and mix.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the mixture until fully incorporated.

Use a 9x9 square pan to spread the batter and bake in a moderate oven for 55 minutes.

For the icing, melt butter in a heavy saucepan, then add sugar and milk, bringing it to a boil for 10 minutes.

Add unsweetened chocolate to the boiling mixture and continue for another 2-5 minutes until desired consistency is reached.

Remove from heat, add vanilla extract, and mix until smooth before spreading on the cake.

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