Description
Discover the warmth and comfort of homemade oatmeal cake, a delightful dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. This recipe combines classic ingredients to create a moist and flavorful treat that will make your home feel cozy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, combine the rolled oats and boiling water. Let it sit for 20 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- Mix in the soaked oats until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in walnuts if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Allow the cake to cool before serving.
Notes
- This cake pairs perfectly with a cream cheese frosting for added sweetness.
- If you prefer, you can substitute pecans for walnuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg