Lazy Daisy Oatmeal Cake Recipe

slice of old fashioned oatmeal cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

Published by Kate

This old fashioned oatmeal cake is an oldie but a goodie! Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Total Time 50

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 367 kcal

Ingredients

For the cake:

1 cup quick oats (“minute” oats)
1¼ cups boiling water
1 stick butter (½ cup)
2 large eggs
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
1⅓ cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1½ teaspoons cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

For the topping:

¼ cup heavy cream (you can use evaporated milk instead)
¾ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
½ cup chopped nuts (such as pecans or walnuts)
1 teaspoon vanilla

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Instructions

For the cake:

Add 1 cup quick oats and 1 stick butter to 1¼ cups boiling water. Let sit for 20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 13x9-inch metal pan (we will be broiling the cake at the end, so the pan needs to be heat-safe under the broiler).
In a large bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1 cup brown sugar, and 1 cup granulated sugar.
In another bowl, whisk together 1⅓ cups flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1½ teaspoons cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg.
Whisk the oat mixture into the egg/sugar mixture.
Fold in the flour mixture.
Pour into the greased pan. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

For the topping:

While the cake is baking, stir together ¼ cup heavy cream , ¾ cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons melted butter, 1 cup shredded coconut, ½ cup chopped nuts, and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
Spread the coconut mixture over the baked cake. I found that an offset spatula made this easier.
Broil on high for 2–3 minutes, or until the coconut is toasted and the topping is bubbling. Watch it closely so it doesn't burn!!
Let sit until cool, or mostly cool. Cut into slices and serve with ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Serve the cake warm with whipped cream or ice cream on top.

Any leftover cake can be stored at room temperature for up to one week. You can also freeze the cake (tightly wrapped) for several months.

Check the blog post above for variations, including a sour cream option and a chocolate option. YUM!

Nutrition

Calories: 367kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 4gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 249mgPotassium: 132mgFiber: 2gSugar: 39gVitamin A: 326IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 1mg

Keyword oatmeal cake, old fashioned oatmeal cake

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