Oatmeal Cake Recipe
Description: I have had this recipe for quite some time and I don’t recall having made it. It does look good so if you try it, let me know how it turns out.
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Lunch/Snacks, < 60 Mins, For Large Groups, Oven
Servings: 16
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Boiling water | 1 cup |
| Butter | 1 1/3 cups |
| Margarine | 1/2 cup |
| Brown sugar | 1 cup |
| White sugar | 1 cup |
| Eggs | 2 |
| Flour | 1 1/3 cups |
| Baking soda | 1 teaspoon |
| Cinnamon | 1 teaspoon |
| Salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Butter (topping) | 1/2 cup |
| Brown sugar | 1/2 cup |
| Coconut | 1/2 cup |
| Vanilla | 1 teaspoon |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 332.8
- Fat: 15.8g
- Saturated Fat: 8.9g
- Cholesterol: 52.4mg
- Sodium: 359.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 46.1g
- Fiber: 1.7g
- Sugar: 33g
- Protein: 3.7g
Instructions:
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Prepare Oatmeal Mixture:
- Pour boiling water over oats in a bowl, stir, and let cool.
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Prepare Cake Batter:
- In a larger bowl, cream together the butter, margarine, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add beaten eggs to the creamed mixture and beat until fluffy.
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Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
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Mix Batter:
- Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients alternately with the soaked oatmeal to the creamed mixture.
- Mix until all ingredients are well blended.
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Bake Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease an 8-inch baking pan.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Prepare Topping:
- While the cake is baking, mix together the topping ingredients: butter, brown sugar, coconut, and vanilla.
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Apply Topping:
- Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven.
- While the cake is still hot, carefully spread the prepared topping over it, ensuring it covers the entire surface smoothly.
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Broil Topping:
- Set your oven’s broiler to high.
- Place the cake with the topping about 4 inches away from the broiler.
- Broil until the topping is just melted and bubbly, keeping a close eye on it to prevent burning.
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Serve:
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
- Enjoy your delicious oatmeal cake!
This oatmeal cake is a delightful treat that combines the wholesome goodness of oats with the sweet and rich flavors of brown sugar, coconut, and vanilla. It’s perfect for serving at gatherings or as a comforting dessert for your family and friends. Give it a try, and let the warm, comforting flavors of this oatmeal cake brighten up your day! 🍰
