Chocolate mashed potato cake

We usually invite my mother to dinner on St.Patricks Day for corned beef and cabbage. Had our dinner a day late this year due to kitchen renovations. At 5:47pm (here in Midland, Michigan) we were sampling chocolate mashed potato cake for our dessert. First time I’ve participated in the World Wide Minute!

[melissa]

Chocolate mashed potato cake? Sounds interesting, I hope it was yummy. Thanks for participating in World Wide Minute 2018!

[bkb in the city]

Looks so good

[Milanie]

That sounds unusual - but looks terrific!

[GaryW]

I'll take a piece, please!!

[Mel Marie]

Yummy! I so want a piece!

[Diana]

Looks yummy. It's been fun to see what everyone was doing and seeing at 5:47.

[Diana]

Although a very unusual combination, it certainly looks rather yummy.

[Casablanca]

I haven't heard of the World Wide Minute........aww, I would have joined in! Not heard of chocolate mashed potato cake either - what a brilliant idea. Is it easy to make?

[amyK]

@casablanca an internet search for “Irish desserts” yielded this recipe—basically a chocolate cake with mashed potatoes as an ingredient to add moistness. Saw a lot of variations; this one had a caramel frosting so how could I not make it? Chocolate, caramel and mashed potatoes—3 of my favorite foods! :)

[Casablanca]

@amyk I am going to have to have a google! I lived in Ireland for 2 years but never came across this recipe idea. Boxties were one of my favourites - like potato pancakes but stuffed with amazing fillings, mostly savoury but sometimes sweet. And as for Irish brown soda bread.........my mouth is watering now!

[Paul]

I would not be able to resist having a slice or two of this cake!

[Gayle]

Mmmm...looks yummy! This is the first time I've heard of chocolate mashed potato cake. I wish I would have been at your place enjoying this cake for World Wide Minute instead of at a local park. :-)