This isn’t the potato cake you probably know.

It’s something far more special.

The anticipation of it being the dessert at the end of the meal was immense!

Southern Living Potato Cake on a platter ready to serve

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I enjoy making it because it does bring back memories, especially the smell of thecinnamonand nutmeg.

I know Mama would be honored to know the recipe made it intoSouthern Livingmagazine.

Add egg yolks, mashed potatoes, cocoa powder, and pecans.

Add milk, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Fold in beaten egg whites, and then add raisins.

Pour into a greased and floured Bundt pan.

Bake 45 minutes at 350F.