Oatmeal Cake
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Oatmeal Cake
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This nostalgic oatmeal cake transforms humble pantry ingredients into a moist, cinnamon-spiced dessert crowned with a warm coconut pecan frosting. The secret lies in soaking quick oats before baking, creating an incredibly tender crumb that improves with time. Perfect for beginners and budget-conscious bakers, this versatile cake delivers old-fashioned comfort in every bite.
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Ingredients
Cake
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
- 1 cup quick-cooking oatmeal
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Boiled Caramel Frosting
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 tick butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 1 can coconut
Instructions
Cake
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a Bundt pan.
- Pour the boiling water over the oatmeal and let it stand while preparing the batter.
- Combine the brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, and oil in a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- Add these dry ingredients to the sugar, egg, and oil mixture.
- Add the oatmeal and mix well.
- Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes.
Boiled Caramel Frosting
- Dissolve the brown sugar into the milk over medium-high heat.
- Add the butter and cook, stirring constantly until the mixture boils and becomes thick.
- Remove from the heat.
- Add vanilla, nuts, and coconut. Stir to combine.
- Pour the frosting over the cake while it’s still hot.
Notes
- You can use either quick-cooking oats or old-fashioned oats for this recipe. It makes no difference in this recipe. The old-fashioned oats will be thicker and give a more pronounced flavor.
- You can use a 9-inch cake pan instead of a bundt pan.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
579kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
82g
(27%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
60mg
(20%)
Sodium
348mg
(15%)
Potassium
171mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
64g
(128%)
Vitamin A
360IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
91mg
(9%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 579 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 579kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 82g | 27% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 348mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 171mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 64g | 128% |
| Vitamin A | 360IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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