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Oatmeal Cake

Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cake is a classic dessert made with oats, warm spices and a coconut and pecan icing. A delicious dessert from grandma's recipe box.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Cakes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Amish Oatmeal Cake, broiled icing, cake made with oats, coconut pecan icing, old fashioned cake, vintage cake recipe
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 429kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 1 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1 1/2 cups boiling water
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

For the Icing

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Add oats to a medium size bowl and top with boiling water. Stir to combine and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, add butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar. Mix well.
  • Add eggs and mix until combined.
  • Pour oats (with the liquid) into the mixer bowl. Stir with a wooden spoon.
  • Next, add the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir until completely combined.
  • Butter a 9 x 13 inch baking pan or spray with non stick cooking spray.
  • Pour batter into greased pan and smooth evenly.
  • Bake for 25 - 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven.
  • Make the icing: Add butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cream, coconut and pecans into a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring often until mixture starts to bubble. Cook 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and spread evenly over the warm cake.
  • Place cake under the broiler for 3- 5 minutes until golden brown and toasted.
  • Cool on a wire rack.
  • Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Make Ahead: This is a great dessert to make ahead. Store covered with plastic wrap at room temperature up to 3 days.
  • Occasions: A great every day dessert or serve for birthdays, holidays and other special occasions.
  • Icing Variations: If you aren't into coconut and pecans, top with your favorite buttercream or cream cheese frosting.

    • Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 429kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 180mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 47g