Potato Chocolate Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. hot, unseasoned mashed potatoes
2 c. sugar
2/3 c. shortening
4 eggs (unbeaten)
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 c. cocoa
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. each: cinnamon and nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. milk
1 c. chopped walnuts

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Line bottoms of 2 (9-inch) layer pans or a 13 x 9 x 2-inch oblong pan with waxed paper cut to fit.
Prepare mashed potatoes.
(Easy way is to follow directions for 2 servings on package mashed potatoes.) Measure and set aside.
Gradually beat sugar into shortening until fluffy.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well.
Add vanilla and potatoes.
Add sifted dry ingredients and milk alternately, about 1/4 of each at a time, beating smooth.
Stir in walnuts.