Picnic Cake
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5
Picnic Cake
Description
Picnic Cake combines quick oatmeal soaked in boiling water and melted butter with a blend of sugars, eggs, cocoa, cinnamon, and flour to form a rich, dense batter. The inclusion of chocolate chips throughout provides pockets of melted sweetness, while chopped nuts scattered on top contribute a crunchy texture. Baking this in a 9x13 pan yields a generously sized cake with a moist crumb.
The warm spices and cocoa create a subtly spiced and chocolatey flavor profile balanced by the oatmeal’s hearty texture. The baking process melds these elements into a cake with a tender interior and lightly crisp edges.
This cake is hearty enough to enjoy on its own, but topping it with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream adds a creamy contrast to the denser cake. It is suitable for casual gatherings or everyday treats.
Adding fresh fruit atop the cake can introduce a bright, sweet note. Alternatively, melting additional chocolate for a drizzle creates a simple frosting. Choosing your favorite nuts adds personal preference to the crunchy component.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups water boiling
- 1 cup oatmeal quick
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 egg
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 12 ounces chocolate chips divided
- pecan chopped; or walnut pieces
Instructions
- In a large bowl, pour boiling water over butter and oatmeal. Let sit 10 minutes until butter is melted.
- Add sugars and mix well with a spoon.
- Add eggs and mix well.
- Stir in dry ingredients and 1/2 of the chocolate chips to the wet ingredients.
- Pour mixture into a greased and floured 9x13 pan.
- Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips and nuts on top.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees and bake 30-35 minutes.
- The cake is delicious on its own, but is also good topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Try adding fresh fruit like sliced strawberries or plums on top to introduce a fresh sweetness.
- For a chocolate drizzle, gently melt chocolate in a small saucepan or microwave at low power without boiling.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 458 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 458kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 291mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 235mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 45g | 90% |
| Vitamin A | 290IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3.2mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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