Coffee Walnut Cake

• 1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
• 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon baking cocoa
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1. Place potato in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain, reserving 2/3 cup cooking water. Mash potato and set aside. Dissolve coffee granules in reserved cooking water; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, vanilla and mashed potato. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture with 1/2 cup reserved coffee.
3. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350u0b0 for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
4. In a large bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, cocoa, vanilla and remaining coffee. Frost cake. Sprinkle with walnuts.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/coffee-walnut-cake/ (may not work)