Description
Lazy Day Oatmeal Cake is a comforting and delicious dessert that combines the wholesome goodness of oats with a tender, buttery cake. This easy-to-make recipe yields a moist cake topped with a delightful mix of coconut and nuts, making it perfect for any occasion—from family gatherings to quiet afternoons at home. The warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg add an inviting aroma, while the customizable toppings let you personalize each slice. Whether paired with ice cream or enjoyed on its own, this cake is sure to bring joy and satisfaction to everyone who tries it.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup uncooked rolled oats
- 1 1/4 cups boiling water
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons cream or milk
- 3/4 cup flaked coconut
- 1/3 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Soak oats in boiling water for 20 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together melted butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract; mix well.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Fold in soaked oats into the butter mixture until combined.
- Gently incorporate the dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Pour batter into a greased 9×9 inch baking pan and bake at 350°F for 40-50 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare topping by mixing melted butter, brown sugar, cream, coconut, and nuts; spread over hot cake and broil until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (92g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg