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How Sweet!

PEI Potato Chocolate Cake

I know the title of this recipe sounds crazy, but trust me, this is one of those decadent, tender-crumbed cakes that are singular in its deep chocolatiness you will be coming back to this recipe again and again. What I really like about this recipe is how adaptable it is — going to a potluck? Cupcake it. Book club? Loaf it. Brunch? Bundt it!

1 cup mashed potatoes, still warm½ cup water, warm1 cup Greek yogurt⅔ cup butter, softened2 ½ cups brown sugar2 Tbsp vanilla (almond, cherry, or orange extract also works well)4 eggs1 cup cocoa powder2.5 cups all-purpose flour2 ¼ tsp baking powder1 tsp baking soda¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chocolate chunks

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