Description
Indulge in the rich, moist goodness of this Chocolate Oatmeal Cake. A delightful dessert that combines the heartiness of old-fashioned oats with the decadence of chocolate, creating a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 6 tablespoons milk
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare the oats: Combine oats and boiling water in a small bowl; let stand for 20 minutes.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars, then add eggs and vanilla. Stir in the softened oats.
- Combine the dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Blend the batter: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and mix just until combined. Pour batter into pan.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before frosting.
- Make the frosting: Beat butter, cocoa, milk, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until fluffy. Spread over cooled cake.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- This cake stays moist for days! Store covered at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- For added texture, consider sprinkling chopped nuts or chocolate chips on top of the frosting.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 47g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
