Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar2 large eggs1 cup cold mashed potatoes1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking soda1 cup 2% milk1 cup chopped nuts

Preparation

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in potatoes and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa and baking soda; add alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Stir in nuts.

Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.