1 c. mashed potatoes
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. ground cocoa
2 c. flour
1/2 c. milk
1 c. shortening
1 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. cloves
1 c. walnuts
1/2 tsp. salt

Cream shortening and sugar together. Add eggs and mix well. Beat milk and cocoa together until smooth, then add dry ingredients to sugar, shortening and egg mixture. Mix in mashed potatoes. Add nuts and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.