Nutritious and tasty PEI Potatoes are available from grocery stores across Canada and can feature in all meals of the day. Potatoes are the most consumed vegetable in Canada, providing essential nutrients for a balanced diet.
February is also Heart Month in Canada, so it is important to note that potatoes are a heart-healthy choice that are high in potassium. Increasing potassium intake has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease. Did you know that the average serving of potatoes contains more potassium than a banana?
With Valentine’s Day approaching, we thought it appropriate to share one of our most loved potato recipes for PEI Potato Chocolate Cake! Show your loved ones how you feel with this moist and decadent treat!
PEI Potato Chocolate Cake
Ingredients
| 1 cup (250 ml) | PEI Yukon Gold Potatoes, mashed & hot |
| 1 cup (250 ml) | Water, lukewarm |
| 2/3 cup (150 ml) | Butter, softened |
| 2 cups (500 ml) | Brown Sugar |
| 1 tsp (5 ml) | Vanilla Extract |
| 4 each | Eggs |
| 3/4 cup (188 ml) | Cocoa |
| 2 cups (500 ml) | All Purpose Flour |
| 2 ¼ tsp (11 ml) | Baking Powder |
| ½ tsp (2 ml) | Baking Soda |
| pinch | Salt |
| ¾ cup (188 ml) | Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips |
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease 9 x13 baking pan and dust with cocoa powder. Remove excess cocoa powder and set aside.
- Whisk water into mashed potatoes until a smooth mixture is formed.
- Beat butter, brown sugar and vanilla for 4-5 minutes with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add 2 eggs and mix until blended, scrape down sides of bowl; add remaining eggs and continue mixing until well blended .
- Sift together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir to combine.
- At low speed, alternate adding the sifted dry ingredients with the potato mixture until incorporated. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Place batter into the prepared pan; smooth out top. Bake for 30 minutes, until cake springs back when pressed lightly and begins to move away from the sides of the pan .
- Cool in the pan on a cooling rack. Sift confectioners’ sugar over the cake or an icing of your choice.
- Store at room temperature for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Cake also freezes well.
For more information on Prince Edward Island Potatoes visit:
www.peipotato.com
