Our Favorite Oatmeal Cake
Our Favorite Oatmeal Cake
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Our Favourite Oatmeal Cake

There are many variations of oatmeal cake out there, but this is our favourite. In fact, we think it’s the best oatmeal cake in the world. Super-moist, cinnamon-scented oatmeal cake is topped with a sweet brown sugar and coconut topping, broiled in the oven to give an addictive crunch.

Our Favorite Oatmeal Cake

Our Favorite Oatmeal Cake

This is called “Our Favorite” cake for a reason. Super-moist, cinnamon-scented oatmeal cake is topped with a sweet brown sugar and coconut topping, broiled in the oven to give an addictive crunch.
Course: Desserts and Baked Delights
Oat Type: Quick Oats
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

For the cake

  • 1 cup quick oats (250 ml)
  • 1 1/2 cup water boiling (375 ml)
  • 1/2 cup butter (125 ml)
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed (250 ml)
  • 1 cup sugar (250 ml)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (5 ml)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups flour all-purpose (375 ml)
  • 1 tsp baking powder (5 ml)
  • 1 tsp baking soda (5 ml)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon (5 ml)
  • 1 tsp salt (5 ml)

For the topping

  • 6 Tbsp butter melted (90 ml)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed (125 ml)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (5 ml)
  • 1/4 cup milk (60 ml)
  • 1 cup coconut sweetened, shredded (250 ml)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Lightly grease a 9" x 13” baking pan.
  • In a small bowl, combine oats and boiling water. Let stand for 20 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup butter, brown and white sugar. Beat in vanilla and eggs until light and fluffy.
  • Fold in flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Fold in oat mixture.
  • Spread batter evenly in pan and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Remove cake from oven and turn on broiler
  • For Topping – in a small bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla, and milk, stir in coconut. Spread topping over still-warm cake.
  • Broil, approx. 6” from top element, for 1-2 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
  • Allow cake to cool 30-60 minutes before serving.

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