Oatmeal Cake

Oatmeal Cake

Oatmeal Cake is the perfect dessert! It’s an grandma kind of recipe. It’s has oatmeal, cinnamon, and a kiss from grandma!  Since the oats are soaked in boiling water it  gives you a moist and tender cake.

A couple of weeks ago it was my Mother in law’s birthday. I thought since it was her birthday that we should get her a cake so when people came to visit her she had a delicious treat to serve. We asked her what kind of cake she wanted and this is what she requested! Mind you, I had never heard of a Oatmeal Cake before, and honestly I thought it would be terrible!!

Let me put your mind to ease, it was NOT terrible but the most moist, delicious cake I have tasted in a long time!

Oatmeal Cake

There are many reasons that I fell in love with this cake. First, like I said, it reminds me of something my grandma would have made. Second, the flavor is crazy good and so moist! And third It’s such a easy cake to make! 

How to Store 

• You can store oatmeal cake covered at room temperature for up to 2 to 3 days
• You cover and chill in the refrigerator for about 5 days, bring to room temperature before serving, but you won’t have to worry about that because it will be gone!
• Cake can also be frozen for 2 months in an airtight container. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Possible Change Variations

• If you hate coconut it can be omitted. We didn’t have any and my family doesn’t love it, so we didn’t add it.
• If you don’t like nuts those can be omitted, if you love them feel free to double them up. Pick your favorite nut! It might change the flavor a little but it will still be amazing!
• For a more caramel flavor in the cake use all brown sugar and omit the granulated.
• Add raisins if you like raisins in cake. We didn’t add them but I think they would be amazing in this cake!
• Use cream or half and half in place of the water for even more richness.
• Skip the nutmeg if you don’t have it.

Oatmeal Cake

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There are many reasons I love this cake. First, like I said, it reminds me of something my grandma would have made. Second, the taste is simply divine – talk about savoring every bite.

Ingredients

• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 1/2 cups boiling water
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/3 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• For the topping
• 6 Tablespoons butter , room temperature
• 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup favorite nuts
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13'' pan with non-stick cooking spray.

  Add the oatmeal and butter to a bowl and pour boiling water on top. Set aside.

• In a mixing bowl combine the eggs, brown sugar, and white sugar and mix well.

• In a separate bowl sift together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt.

• Add to the bowl with eggs and sugars and stir to combine. 

• Add the oatmeal mixture and stir to combine. 

• Bake for about 35 to 40 minutes depending on your oven or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.

• While the cake is baking, make the topping by combining all the ingredients in a bowl.

• Remove the cake from the oven and turn the oven to high broil. 

• Spread the topping evenly over the warm cake and place under the broiler for 2-4 minutes or until the coconut is golden brown.

Notes

This cake tastes great made 1-2 days in advance, if you'd like!  It's perfect for bringing to potlucks and parties! 

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