Use up leftover mashed potatoes to make this tasty delight — so simple to make that the kids could join in!

You’ll need

• 2 c all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ c sugar
• ½ c cocoa
• 3 tsp baking powder
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp cloves
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp allspice
• 3/4 c shortening
• ½ c milk
• 1 c cold mashed potatoes
• 3 eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• ½ c raisins
• ½ c chopped walnuts

Preparation

• In large mixing bowl, mix together first 9 ingredients
• Cut shortening into flour mixture until crumbly
• Add milk, mashed potatoes, eggs, vanilla and lemon juice, beat until smooth
• Mix in raisins and walnuts
• Pour into large, well-greased angel cake pan
• Bake at 350-degrees Fahrenheit for 70 minutes
• Cool 10 minutes and remove from pan

Tips

• If using smaller cake pans, you won’t need 70 minutes cooking time. Bake just until a knife inserted in the centre comes out clean. Sprinkle with icing sugar.