Description
Craving something cozy, easy, and nostalgic? This oatmeal cake is the ultimate comfort treat. Made with soaked oats, brown sugar, and a broiled coconut-oat topping, it’s moist, tender, and full of old-fashioned charm. Perfect as a quick breakfast, easy dessert, or a sweet addition to your brunch ideas list, this cake is simple to make and impossible to forget. A classic you’ll return to every time you need a warm, feel-good bite.
Ingredients
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
1. Pour boiling water over oats in a bowl and let soak for 20 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla.
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
5. Stir soaked oats into the wet mixture.
6. Sift in flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Mix gently until combined.
7. Pour batter into the prepared dish and spread evenly.
8. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
9. While baking, mix all topping ingredients in a bowl.
10. Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and spread topping over it.
11. Broil for 2–3 minutes until bubbly and golden—watch closely.
12. Let cool slightly before serving for best texture.
Notes
Make sure the oats are fully soaked—this step is key for texture.
Always broil the topping while the cake is still hot.
Let the cake cool slightly before slicing to help it set perfectly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: oatmeal cake, easy dessert, breakfast cake, quick baking recipe, comfort food, nostalgic cake