Empire State Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon cloves
• 1 cup mashed potato
• 1/2 cup sweet milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract
• 1 cup grated melted chocolate
• 1 cup walnut meats

Instructions

1. Cream butter very thoroughly, add sugar gradually, and well beaten eggs. Beat well.
2. Sift dry ingredients and add alternately with potato to which milk has been added.
3. Add flavorings and chocolate, last of all nuts.
4. Cake may be baked in a loaf or small individual cake pans. Cover with boiled frosting or melted fondant. Small cakes may have a piece of cherry for decoration.
5. Bake in moderate oven for 40 minutes at 350 degrees.