Finnish Potato Cake

8 servings

60 minutes

Finnish pastry 'Potato' is an incredibly simple and delicious treat rooted in home baking traditions. It consists of cookies, condensed milk, cocoa powder, and butter that create a tender, velvety texture. The coating of coconut flakes or cocoa adds expressiveness. The dessert got its name due to its resemblance to a potato tuber, but its taste is a harmony of creamy sweetness and chocolate depth. Finns love to enjoy this treat in a cozy atmosphere with a cup of coffee. It is perfect for both holidays and everyday tea times. Its simplicity makes it accessible even for culinary beginners, while its rich flavor captivates from the first bite.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 650.5
• Proteins: 9.1g
• Fats: 37.8g
• Carbohydrates: 72.4g

Ingredients

• Cookie: 600 g
• Butter: 250 g
• Condensed milk: 1 jar
• Cocoa powder: 5 tbsp
• Coconut flakes: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Crush the cookies in a blender or meat grinder. Transfer the resulting crumbs to a deep bowl. Add condensed milk and cocoa powder.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cookie: 600 g
   • Condensed milk: 1 jar
   • Cocoa powder: 5 tablespoon

2. Keep the butter at room temperature, mash it with a fork, and add it to the bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 250 g

3. Mix everything well. Roll the resulting mass into balls. Coat them in coconut flakes or cocoa (to taste).

   Required ingredients:

   • Coconut flakes:  to taste
   • Cocoa powder: 5 tablespoon

4. Put the 'Potato' in the fridge.