Irish Potato Spice Bundt Cake with Walnuts and Raisins

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Irish Potato Spice Bundt Cake with Walnuts and Raisins brings the unique flavors of mashed potatoes and aromatic spices to your table. This vegetarian treat is enhanced with crunchy walnuts and sweet raisins, making it perfect for festive occasions like St. Patrick's Day. Its moist texture and warm spices make it a comforting dessert option.

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Overview

This Spiced Irish Potato Bundt Cake offers a delightful twist on a traditional Irish recipe, delivering a moist and flavorful cake that combines the earthiness of mashed potatoes with the warmth of spices. Enhanced with crunchy walnuts and sweet raisins, this cake is perfect for any occasion, especially St. Patrick's Day celebrations.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Gluten, Nuts, Eggs, Dairy

Cuisine

Irish

Serving Size: 12

Cooking Time: 110 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Cups all-purpose flour
• 2 Teaspoons (tsp) baking powder
• 2 Teaspoons (tsp) cinnamon, ground
• 2 Teaspoons (tsp) cloves, ground
• 2 Teaspoons (tsp) nutmeg, ground
• 0.125 Teaspoons (tsp) salt
• 2 Cups white sugar
• 0.67 Cups shortening
• 2 Large eggs
• 2 Cups potatoes, mashed
• 0.75 Cups milk
• 1 Cup walnuts, chopped
• 1 Cup raisins

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan to ensure easy removal of the cake.
2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. This will ensure even distribution of the spices and leavening agents.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and shortening using an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
4. Add the eggs to the creamed mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure a smooth batter.
5. Gradually add the sifted flour mixture to the creamed mixture, alternating with the mashed potatoes and milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined to avoid overworking the batter.
6. Gently fold in the chopped walnuts and raisins, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
10. For an optional festive touch, drizzle with a simple glaze made from milk and confectioners' sugar, and add a few drops of green food coloring for a St. Patrick's Day theme.

Enjoy your homemade Irish Potato Spice Bundt Cake with Walnuts and Raisins!