Moist Chocolate Cake
This classic Moist Chocolate Cake recipe from 1900 delivers a rich and satisfying chocolate experience. The cake features a tender crumb and a deep chocolate flavor, enhanced by the addition of mashed potatoes for extra moisture. This recipe is perfect for a special occasion or a comforting dessert. Serve with a white mountain cream icing for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup Butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1/2 cup Mashed potatoes
- 1 ounce Melted chocolate
- 1/4 cup Milk
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 5 minutes. Add the egg yolks, slightly beaten, and the mashed potatoes. Stir to combine. Add the melted chocolate and milk.
- 2In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 3In a separate clean bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter. Add the vanilla extract. Pour the batter into two layer-cake pans (9-inch) which have been prepared with waxed paper. Bake in a moderate oven preheated to 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.