Bavarian Spice Chocolate Cake

1 package Pillsbury Plus Devil's Food
3 Eggs -- Cake Mix
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg
1 cup Cold mashed potatoes
1/2 cup Butter -- softened
1/2 cup Water

ICING
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon Butter
1/2 cup Powdered sugar
2 tablespoons Milk

Heat oven to 350 degrees (F). Grease and flour a 12-cup fluted tube pan.

In large bowl, blend cake mix, cinnamon, nutmeg, potatoes, butter, water, and eggs until moistened. Beat 2 minutes at highest speed.

Pour into prepared pan. Bake at 350 degrees (F) for 40-50 minutes. Cool upright in pan 25 minutes; invert onto serving plate. Cool completely.

In small saucepan, blend chocolate chips, 1 Tablespoon butter and milk over low heat until chocolate melts, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in powdered sugar until smooth. (If needed, add a few more drops of milk for desired consistency.) Spoon over top of cake, allowing some to run down the sides.

Garnish as desired.

Makes 16 servings.

AUTHOR: Charl