German Chocolate Potato Cake Recipe

3/4 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
1 bar German chocolate, grated or melted
1 c. potatoes, mashed
4 eggs
3/4 c. milk
1 c. nuts, chopped
2 1/2 c. flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. cloves

Cream shortening and sugar, blend in remaining ingredients until well mixed. Bake in Angel Food cake pan for 1 hour at 350 degrees. Can also be baked in 2 loaf pans for 45 minutes. Frost with favorite chocolate frosting or Fudge Icing.

FUDGE ICING:
3 squares chocolate
3 tbsp. shortening
5 tbsp. milk
2 c. powdered sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla

Melt 3 squares chocolate and 3 tablespoons shortening in 5 tablespoons milk. Blend in about 2 cups powdered sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Stir until thick enough to spread.)