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Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cake

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  • Author: recipes guru cooking
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A moist, tender cake made with oats and topped with a rich coconut-pecan broiled topping. This old-fashioned oatmeal cake is a nostalgic dessert with warm spices and hearty texture.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1 1/4 cups boiling water
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (for topping)
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted (for topping)
  • 1/3 cup evaporated milk (for topping)
  • 1 cup shredded coconut (for topping)
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, combine oats and boiling water. Let sit for 20 minutes to absorb and cool.
  3. Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  5. Add oat mixture to the creamed mixture and mix well. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. While cake bakes, combine all topping ingredients in a bowl: brown sugar, melted butter, evaporated milk, coconut, and pecans.
  9. Once cake is done, remove from oven and turn on the broiler.
  10. Spread the topping evenly over the hot cake and broil for 2–3 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Watch closely to prevent burning.
  11. Cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Soaking the oats is essential for proper texture.
  • The topping can be made with walnuts instead of pecans if preferred.
  • Best enjoyed the day it’s made, but can be stored covered at room temperature for 2–3 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 390
  • Sugar: 33g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

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