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Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cake with missing slice
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Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cake

This old fashioned oatmeal cake is a rustic and warming cake with a bit of spice and sweetness that's the perfect balance.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 12
Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups boiling water
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled or old fashion oats
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten

Instructions

  • Add the boiling water to a medium bowl. Add the dry oats to the water and stir to combine.
  • Meanwhile in a large mixing bowl, add the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • Stir together and make a well in the center of the mixture.
  • In the well, add the melted butter, applesauce, vanilla, and eggs. Add the oat/water mixture (don't drain off any extra water. Stir together just until a thick batter is formed.
  • Pour batter into a greased 9-inch round or 9x9 square pan. Place in preheated 350 degree F. oven.
  • Bake for 37 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan for 20 minutes before serving.
  • You can serve this with a Broiled Nut Icing on top, a favorite cream cheese frosting, a dusting of powdered sugar, or just as it is.
  • It's good warm and at room temperature.

Notes

  • Did you know you can boil water in the microwave? In a 2-cup glass Pyrex measuring cup, measure 1 1/4 cups water. Place in the microwave and microwave until water is boiling (2 to 4 minutes).
  • Serve this with a Broiled Nut Icing on top, a favorite cream cheese frosting, a dusting of powdered sugar, or just as it is.
  • This rustic cake is dense and spicy. It's not fancy, but it's so satisfying.
  • You can replace the flour with oats ground in the blender to make oat flour. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 of 12 servings | Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 258mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 162IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 2mg

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