Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cake
A delightful dessert that is moist and flavorful, topped with a delicious nut and coconut frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 cup quick oats 89 grams
- ½ cup unsalted butter 113 grams, room temperature, or 1 stick
- 1¼ cups water 284 grams, boiling at 212°F
- 1⅓ cups all-purpose flour 160 grams
- 1 teaspoon baking soda 6 grams
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3 grams
- ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice 3 grams
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 grams
- 1 cup granulated sugar 200 grams
- 1 cup dark brown sugar 213 grams
- 2 large eggs 100 grams, room temperature and lightly beaten
For the Frosting
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 85 grams, or ¾ stick
- ¼ cup heavy cream 57 grams
- ½ cup granulated sugar 100 grams
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut 43 grams, toasted
- 1 cup chopped pecans 114 grams, toasted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 14 grams, from ½ lemon
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine the quick oats and boiling water. Let it sit until the oats absorb the water.
- In another bowl, cream together the ½ cup room temperature butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- Add the eggs to the sugar mixture and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, apple pie spice, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the soaked oats. Mix until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Frosting Preparation
- While the cake bakes, prepare the frosting. In a saucepan, melt the 6 tablespoons of butter.
- Stir in the heavy cream, ½ cup granulated sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil and let it bubble for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the toasted coconut, pecans, vanilla extract, and lemon juice.
- Once the cake cools, spread the frosting evenly on top.
Notes
Serve Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cake warm or at room temperature. Pairs well with coffee or tea.