How to Make the Best Oatmeal Cake Recipe Ever

Delicious Oatmeal Cake Recipe with a Sweet Frosting

Here’s a quick, comforting Oatmeal Cake Recipe that combines rich flavors and a soft, moist texture. Perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients

For the cake:

• 1 cup oatmeal
• 1 cup hot water
• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/3 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

For the frosting:

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions

1. Prepare the oatmeal:
   In a small bowl, combine the oatmeal with the hot water. Let it sit for about 10 minutes.
2. Prepare the batter:
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
   In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with the sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy and add the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. Mix well.
3. Incorporate the dry ingredients:
   In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the prepared oatmeal.
4. Bake:
   Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for about 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
5. Prepare the frosting:
   In a small saucepan, melt the butter, then add the brown sugar and milk. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped nuts.
   Pour the hot frosting over the warm cake as soon as it comes out of the oven.
6. Cool:
   Let the cake cool in the pan for a few minutes, then remove it from the pan and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack.