Mashed Potato Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. soda
3 Tbsp. cocoa
2 c. flour
1 c. buttermilk
2 c. mashed potatoes
1 c. chopped nuts
2 c. raisins

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar.
Beat egg until fluffy; add spices. Mix well.
Add soda and cocoa.
Alternately add flour, milk and mashed potatoes.
Mix well after each addition.
Stir in nuts and raisins.
Bake for 50 minutes at 350\u00b0.
Make 2 or 3 layers.
Frost with chocolate frosting, topped with nuts.