This Lazy Day Oatmeal Cake moist and irresistible!! A family favorite and one of those desserts that’s been passed down from my grandmother to mom and now to me. A MUST try cake recipe!
Lazy Day Oatmeal Cake
This Lazy Day Oatmeal Cake moist and irresistible!! A family favorite and one of those desserts that’s been passed down from my grandmother to mom and now to me. A MUST try cake recipe!
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- #Cake:
- – 1 cup rolled oats
- – 1 1/4 cups boiling water
- – 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- – 1 teaspoon baking soda
- – 1/2 teaspoon salt
- – 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- – 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- – 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- – 1 cup sugar
- – 2 eggs
- – 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- #Icing:
- – 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) of unsalted butter, melted
- – 1/2 cup of brown sugar
- – 3 tablespoons of heavy cream
- – 3/4 cup of shredded coconut
- – Optional; powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350º F then with butter or non-stick spray, grease lightly an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a heatproof bowl, place oats and pour boiling water over them the set aside to let soak for about 20 minutes.
- Pick a medium bowl and whisk in flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg together. Set aside.
- Cream together butter and sugar in a large bowl or mixer until fluffy and lightened in color, about 2 to 3 minutes. Then beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
- Fold soaked oats into egg mixture, then mix in dry ingredients until incorporated and smooth.
- Pour batter into greased baking dish and bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 40 to 50 minutes.
- You should mix melted butter, brown sugar, cream and shredded coconut while cake bakes.
- Now remove cake from oven and pour topping evenly over the top, then return cake to oven and broil until bubbly and golden, about 2-4 minutes.
- Finally, remove from oven and cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Tips for the Best Lazy Day Oatmeal Cake
- Pre-heat & Prep: Always gather all ingredients before cooking lazy day oatmeal cake.
- Flavor Adjustment: Adjust seasoning to taste near the end of cooking.
- Storage Tips: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.