Oatmeal Cake

Oats add a nutty flavor to this aromatic spice cake recipe. Pile on the topping loaded with nuts for a crunchy, unforgettable dessert.


Oatmeal Cake


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Prep Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 3 hrs 47 mins
Servings: Makes 12 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1/2  cup  butterOn Sale
  • 2    eggsOn Sale
  • 1-1/4  cups  boiling waterOn Sale
  • 1  cup  rolled oatsOn Sale
  • 2  cups  all-purpose flourOn Sale
  • 2  teaspoons  baking powderOn Sale
  • 3/4  teaspoon  ground cinnamonOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  baking sodaOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  ground nutmegOn Sale
  • 3/4  cup  granulated sugarOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  packed brown sugarOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  vanillaOn Sale
  • 1  recipe  Broiled Nut ToppingOn Sale

Directions
1.
Allow butter and eggs to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, grease and lightly flour a 9-inch springform pan; set pan aside. In small bowl pour boiling water over oats. Stir until combined; let stand 20 minutes. In medium bowl stir together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg; set aside.
2.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla; beat until well combined. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Alternately add flour mixture and oatmeal mixture to butter mixture, beating on low speed after each addition just until combined. Pour batter into prepared pan.
3.
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool cake in pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes. Remove sides of pan; cool on wire rack at least 1 hour more.
4.
Transfer cake to a baking sheet. Spread Broiled Nut Topping over warm cake. Broil about 4 inches from heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until topping is bubbly and golden. Cool on a wire rack before serving.
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Makes 12 servings
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Broiled Nut Topping: In a medium saucepan combine 1/4 cup butter and 2 tablespoons half-and-half, light cream, or milk. Cook and stir until butter melts. Add 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. Stir in 3/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts and 1/3 cup flaked coconut.

Nutrition information
Calories 410, Total Fat 20 g, Saturated Fat 10 g, Monounsaturated Fat 7 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 273 mg, Carbohydrate 54 g, Total Sugar 30 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 8%, Iron 11%. Exchanges: Other Carbohydrate 3.5, Fat 3. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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