Best 8 Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the nostalgic charm of the Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cake, a classic dessert that evokes memories of simpler times. This delectable cake is a harmonious blend of comforting oats, warm spices, and sweet, juicy raisins, all enveloped in a tender, moist crumb. Its unassuming appearance belies the symphony of flavors and textures that await your taste buds.

Our curated collection of recipes explores variations of this timeless treat, each offering a unique twist on the classic. From the traditional version, where oats take center stage, to delightful adaptations that incorporate apples, bananas, or chocolate chips, there's an oatmeal cake recipe for every palate.

Embrace the wholesome goodness of the Original Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cake, where the natural sweetness of oats harmonizes with the subtle warmth of cinnamon and nutmeg, while plump raisins add bursts of fruity delight.

For those seeking a touch of rustic charm, the Sourdough Oatmeal Cake is a delightful option. The tangy sourdough starter adds a subtle complexity to the cake's flavor profile, elevating it beyond the ordinary.

If you crave a burst of fruity sweetness, the Apple Oatmeal Cake is a must-try. Tender apples nestle within the moist oatmeal batter, creating a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your senses.

The Banana Oatmeal Cake offers a tropical twist on the classic, where mashed bananas lend their velvety texture and sweet, mellow flavor to the cake.

Indulge in the decadent Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cake, where semisweet chocolate chips melt into the warm embrace of the oatmeal cake, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that will satisfy any sweet tooth.

For those with dietary restrictions, the Gluten-Free Oatmeal Cake is a delightful alternative, offering the same comforting flavors and textures without the gluten.

Whether you prefer the classic simplicity of the Original Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cake or crave the creative flair of the variations, this collection of recipes promises a delightful journey through the world of this timeless dessert.

Let's cook with our recipes!

GRANDMA'S OATMEAL CAKE



Grandma's Oatmeal Cake image

My Grandma's Oatmeal Cake is an old-fashioned cake made with rolled oats and a delicious coconut almond topping.

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups boiling water
2 large eggs
1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 Tablespoons butter (, room temperature)
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 cup nuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13'' pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Add the oatmeal and butter to a bowl and pour boiling water on top. Set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl combine the eggs, brown sugar, and white sugar and mix well.
  • In a separate bowl sift together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt.
  • Add to the bowl with eggs and sugars and stir to combine.
  • Add the oatmeal mixture and stir to combine.
  • Bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • While the cake is baking, make the topping by combining all the ingredients in a bowl.
  • Remove the cake from the oven and turn the oven to high broil.
  • Spread the topping evenly over the warm cake and place under the broiler for 2-4 minutes or until the coconut is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 kcal, Carbohydrate 53 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 52 mg, Sodium 298 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 38 g, ServingSize 1 serving

OATMEAL CAKE



Oatmeal Cake image

Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cake is a moist, rich cake filled with warm spices and a caramelized coconut frosting. Your new go-to favorite easy cake recipe!

Provided by Sabrina Snyder

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup brown sugar (, packed)
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup flaked coconut
6 tablespoons butter (, melted)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 13x9 inch baking pan.
  • In a small bowl, pour boiling water over oats, mix well and leave soaking until cooled.
  • In a large bowl, combine butter, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup white sugar, eggs, flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
  • Fold in cooled oatmeal mixture until just combined.
  • Pour batter into pan and bake for 35 minutes. Prepare frosting while cake is baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 kcal, Carbohydrate 50 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 52 mg, Sodium 247 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 36 g, ServingSize 1 serving

OATMEAL CAKE



Oatmeal Cake image

A soft and amazingly moist oatmeal based cake that tastes just like what grandma would have made! It has a delicious spiced flavor and it's finished with a super easy, sweet coconut topping.

Provided by Jaclyn

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/4 cups boiling water
1 cup (97g) rolled oats (old fashioned)
1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, (softened)
1/2 cup (105g) packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/3 cups (188g) all-purpose flour ((scoop and level to measure))
1/4 cup salted butter, (melted)
3 Tbsp milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup (105g) packed light brown sugar
1 cup (85g) sweetened shredded coconut
1/3 cup chopped pecans ((optional))

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 by 9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray (a 7 by 11-inch dish would work as well).
  • Add oats to a medium mixing bowl the pour boiling water over oats, let rest until cool.
  • Meanwhile in a large mixing bowl using an electric hand mixer (or use electric stand mixer), whip together butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy.
  • Mix in eggs, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg then mix in cooled oat mixture.
  • Sprinkle baking soda and salt across top then pour in flour and mix until combined.
  • Pour into prepared baking dish, bake in preheated oven until just cooked through, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile in a medium mixing bowl stir together melted butter, milk, vanilla, brown sugar, coconut, and pecans.
  • Remove cake from oven once cooked through and pour and spread mixture evenly over top.
  • Preheat oven to broil then return cake to oven (in center) and broil until mixture is bubbly and coconut is just starting to toast on ends, about 1 - 2 minutes (don't walk away from it while broiling!).
  • Let cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes then cut into slices and serve.
  • Recipe source: inspired by Allrecipes

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456 kcal, Carbohydrate 66 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 58 mg, Sodium 247 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 32 g, ServingSize 1 serving

OLD-FASHIONED OATMEAL CAKE WITH BROILED TOPPING



Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cake with Broiled Topping image

This delicious oatmeal cake topped with coconut and nuts mixture is perfect for anytime dessert.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 1/4 cups boiling water
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
3 tablespoons half-and-half or milk
1 cup coconut
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix oats and boiling water; let stand 20 minutes. Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. Grease 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray; lightly flour.
  • In large bowl, beat granulated sugar, 1 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup butter with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, scraping bowl occasionally. Beat in vanilla and eggs. Beat in oat mixture and remaining cake ingredients until well blended, scraping bowl occasionally. Spread batter evenly in pan.
  • Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Set oven control to broil. In small bowl, beat 2/3 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter and the half-and-half with electric mixer on high speed until smooth. Stir in coconut and nuts. Spoon over warm cake; spread to cover.
  • Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat 1 to 2 minutes or until bubbly and light golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 37 g, TransFat 1/2 g

GRANDMA SNYDER'S OATMEAL CAKE



Grandma Snyder's Oatmeal Cake image

This is a great cake for any sweet tooth. It is good served hot too.

Provided by Pam Haycraft

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Spice Cake Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup rolled oats
1 ¼ cups boiling water
½ cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 tablespoons melted butter
1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
¾ cup evaporated milk
1 ½ cups flaked coconut
1 ½ cups chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Pour water over oats, let stand.
  • Cream 1/2 cup butter or margarine and sugars. Add eggs and blend in a large mixing bowl. Sift the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg together. Add to sugars and egg mixture. Add vanilla and oats mixture, blend well.
  • Pour batter into a 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 30-40 minutes.
  • To Make Icing: Mix together 6 tablespoons melted butter, 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, 3/4 cup evaporated milk, coconuts, nuts, and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
  • Pour this coconut concoction over the hot cake.
  • Put cake under broiler, and watch close so nuts don't burn, about 5-10 minutes. Serve hot or let cool. Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 calories, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 47.4 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 243.9 mg, Sugar 44.5 g

OATMEAL CAKE



Oatmeal Cake image

This old-fashioned oatmeal cake is made from delicious rolled oats and topped with a toasted coconut and pecan topping that you will die for! This cake is an oldie but a goodie!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Dessert

Time 47m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 Cup Rolled Oats
1 ¼ Cup Boiling Water
½ Cup Unsalted Butter (Softened)
½ Cup Granulated Sugar
½ Cup Brown Sugar (Packed)
2 Eggs
1 1/3 Cup All Purpose Flour
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
½ Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
¼ Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
¼ Cup Unsalted Butter (Melted)
3 Tablespoons Milk
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
½ Cup Brown Sugar (Packed)
1 Cup Sweetened Shredded Coconut
½ Cup Chopped Pecans (Optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°. Grease a 9x13 pan and set it aside.
  • In a medium bowl add the oats and boiling water. Let stand while the rest of the batter is prepared.
  • In a large bowl beat the butter and both sugars on medium high until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and mix until combined.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg together. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until combined. Add the vanilla and soaked oats. Mix until combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30-40 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean from the center of the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 58 mg, Sodium 228 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 30 g, UnsaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

OLD FASHIONED OATMEAL CAKE ...VERY OLD RECIPE



OLD FASHIONED OATMEAL CAKE ...very old recipe image

Researching my recipes I did come across a very old Oatmeal Cake Recipe. This cake has been around many year. People seems to enjoy it and it keeps being reprinted with very little change. It always gets positive reviews. For those of you who requested..here is the recipe. ENJOY !!!

Provided by Jewel Hall

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 20

CAKE
1 1/2 c boiling water
1 c oatmeal, uncooked (you can use quick)
1 c butter, softened
2 medium eggs, beaten
1 c white sugar
1 c brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
pinch of salt
TOPPING
1 c brown sugar
1/2 c evaporated milk
1 1/2 c coconut
1/2 c chopped nuts
1/2 stick butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. CAKE: In a large mixing bowl combine boiling water,oatmeal and butter, mix well and cool slightly.
  • 2. Add eggs, sugar,and vanilla, stir to mix.
  • 3. In a small mixing bowl sift together remaining ingredients then stir into oatmeal mixture.
  • 4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pour mixture into a 9x13 cake pan. Bake 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from oven but leave in pan. Turn oven to broil for Topping.
  • 5. TOPPING: Prepare Topping while cake is baking ~~~ In a sauce pan over low heat,stir ingredients until combined, sugar is melted and stir well.(set aside) When cake is done...Spread TOPPING over warm cake. Brown under broiler 2-3 minutes.

OLD FASHIONED OATMEAL CAKE



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There are lot's of versions to this recipe, this is my favorite. A very moist, dense cake that we've taken to picnics and served at dinners as well.

Provided by startnover

Categories     Dessert

Time 43m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 cup oatmeal (I use quick oats)
1/2 cup shortening or 1/2 cup margarine
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder (optional)
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1 cup margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
6 tablespoons melted butter
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 cup coconut
1 cup chopped nuts
1/4 cup canned milk (may need 1/4 c more if to dry)
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Pour boiling water over oatmeal. Let it cool, and add all other ingredients 1 at a time.
  • Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
  • While cake is baking, mix all topping ingredients together, when cake comes out of oven, top w/ the topping mixture and put it under the broiler for 3 minutes---be careful not to burn, watch it!
  • Serve warm or cooled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 673.8, Fat 41.8, SaturatedFat 14, Cholesterol 52.7, Sodium 447.9, Carbohydrate 71.4, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 50.9, Protein 7

Tips:

  • Use old-fashioned oats. Quick-cooking oats will not produce the same texture and flavor.
  • Soak the oats overnight. This will help them to soften and cook more evenly.
  • Use buttermilk instead of milk. Buttermilk will give the cake a tangy flavor and help it to rise.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the cake cooks evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Old-fashioned oatmeal cake is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist texture, sweet and tangy flavor, and simple ingredients, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this classic recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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