Chocolate Oatmeal Cake Recipe
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Chocolate Oatmeal Cake

By: Brenda Moore 
"This is an easy and wholesome cake to bake."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (43)

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons cocoa

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 8x8 inch pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats and butter. Mix in boiling water. Set aside to cool.
  3. Beat together the brown sugar, eggs and vanilla; add to cooled oat mixture and mix well.
  4. Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cocoa. Add to wet ingredients and mix well. Spread into the prepared pan.
  5. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 minutes. Remove from oven, allow to cool, and remove pan.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 240 | Total Fat: 9.1g | Cholesterol: 56mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2006 by Chelsey Wolnowski   view full review
Very nice recipe, however I did make some changes. First, I was running low on brown sugar, so...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 9, 2006 by mascara   view full review
This is a great recipe. I substituted applesauce for the butter and added 1 tsp of cinnamon...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2005 by KJBARN99   view full review
I replaced the butter with applesauce and added 1/2 tsp. cinnamon. It was moist and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2003 by DBLUNCK   view full review
Sold a lot of these at our harvest barzar. Everyone wanted the recipe.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2003 by MISTY IN GOTHENBURG   view full review
This cake was moist, fluffy, and even a bit chewy because of the oatmeal. The consistency was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2003 by SilvrGhost   view full review
I'm surprised at how good this one turned out. I did not have a square pan, so I used a round...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2003 by CLOUDC Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Great cake! I brought some to work and everyone liked it. It's very moist and so easy to make!...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2005 by twinboys   view full review
This is a really easy and fun recipe to make with the kids and - they'll love the end result....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2003 by SUE M MILLER   view full review
My husband liked to eat it with milk poured over the top.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2003 by SHEGENA   view full review
One of the easiest cakes I have ever made from scratch. They eat it all as soon as it is cool.

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