How to Make Oatmeal Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Oatmeal cake is a delightful and comforting dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and tender texture, combined with the warm flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg, this cake is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. Whether served as a sweet treat for breakfast, a cozy dessert after dinner, or as a homemade gift for friends and family, this oatmeal cake is a versatile and delicious option that will please everyone's palate.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups boiling water
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch pan.
  • Pour boiling water over oats in a small bowl. Mix well, and set aside to cool.
  • Beat brown sugar, white sugar, butter, and eggs in a large bowl until creamy. Mix in flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir in cooled oatmeal until combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
  • While the cake is baking, make the topping: Combine coconut, white sugar, and brown sugar in a mixing bowl. Add melted butter, cream, and vanilla; stir until well combined.
  • Remove cake from the oven; turn on the broiler.
  • Drop small spoonfuls of topping mixture over the cake, then carefully spread topping into an even layer to cover the surface.
  • Place under the preheated broiler until topping is bubbly and lightly browned, 2 to 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    296 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 49mg
    • Sodium: 224mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 45g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 33g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 27mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 77mg