Description
Lazy Day Oatmeal Cake is the ultimate comfort dessert that brings warmth and sweetness to any gathering. With its rich flavors from rolled oats, spices, and a delightful topping of coconut and nuts, this easy-to-make cake is perfect for both special occasions and casual family dinners. Its simple preparation allows you to whip it up on busy days, making it an excellent choice for last-minute gatherings. Serve it warm with ice cream or at room temperature as a midday snack, and enjoy its cozy charm that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup uncooked rolled oats
- 1 ½ cups flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup butter (for topping)
- ½ cup brown sugar (for topping)
- coconut (for topping)
- optional nuts (for topping)
Instructions
- Soak the oats in boiling water for 20 minutes.
- Cream butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Fold soaked oats into the creamed mixture and gradually add dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour into a greased 9×9 inch pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40-50 minutes until golden.
- Prepare the topping by mixing melted butter, brown sugar, cream, coconut, and nuts. Spread over cake while hot and broil until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg