Best 7 Sarah S Oatmeal Cake With Coconut Pecan Frosting Recipes

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Sarah's Oatmeal Cake with Coconut Pecan Frosting is a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. This moist and hearty cake is made with wholesome oats, providing a delightful texture and nutty flavor. Perfectly complemented by the luscious coconut pecan frosting, this cake is a true masterpiece that will steal the show at any gathering. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this recipe is designed for success, guiding you through each step to create a stunning and delectable dessert. With its irresistible charm, Sarah's Oatmeal Cake promises to become a beloved favorite in your recipe collection.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

OATMEAL CAKE



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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

SARA JANE'S OATMEAL CAKE



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This is the BEST CAKE I have ever eaten! A moist cake made with oats, and lightly spiced with nutmeg is topped with a broiled coconut icing. Not too sweet, not too dry, just amazing.

Provided by AMI13

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Spice Cake Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup rolled oats
1 ¼ cups boiling water
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup shortening
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 eggs
6 tablespoons melted butter
½ cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream
⅔ cup flaked coconut
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, stir oats into boiling water. Set aside to soak for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the white sugar, 1 cup brown sugar and shortening until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Sift in the flour, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; stir just until moistened. Mix in the soaked oats. Pour into the prepared pan, and spread evenly.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Turn the oven to the broil setting and let it heat up.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, heavy cream, coconut and vanilla. Spread over the top of the cake. Broil for a few minutes, just until the coconut is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433.6 calories, Carbohydrate 61.6 g, Cholesterol 49.7 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 265.6 mg, Sugar 44 g

COCONUT-TOPPED OATMEAL CAKE



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This is an old-fashioned cake with mass appeal that was passed down from my husband's grandmother. It's a classic for everyone's recipe box. --Tamra Duncan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1-1/2 cups boiling water
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, pour boiling water over oats; let stand for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with the oat mixture, beating well after each addition. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring the brown sugar, butter and milk to a boil over medium heat. Remove from the heat; stir in the coconut, nuts and vanilla. Pour over warm cake. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

OATMEAL CAKE WITH BROILED FROSTING



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After enjoying this recipe for more than 30 years, I knew it was time to revise it. I was happy to discover that replacing the oil with applesauce and using fat-free half-and-half didn't alter the flavor of my favorite snack. -Pat Van Cleve of Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup quick-cooking oats
1-1/2 cups boiling water
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
FROSTING:
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup fat-free half-and-half
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine oats and water; let stand for 20 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the sugars, applesauce and eggs. Add oat mixture; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, baking soda and nutmeg; gradually add to batter and mix well., Pour into a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , In a large bowl, combine frosting ingredients; spread over hot cake. Broil 6 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 305mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SARAH'S OATMEAL CAKE



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I found this recipe in my husband's grandmother's old cookbook. His mom, Sarah, had shared it with her. This cookbook collection dates back to 1964. The photograph accompanying this recipe includes my grandmother in-law's lovely vintage apron , as well as her cookbook.

Provided by Miss Fannie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 pan, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup oatmeal
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup oil
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Pour the boiling water over the oatmeal and let it cool. Add baking soda, salt, and cinnamon to the sifted flour. Add the granulated and brown sugars. Mix in the eggs and oil. Combine the batter with the oatmeal. Pour mixture into a 9 by 12 inch pan. Bake.for 40-50 minutes at 350 degrees.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.4, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 317.4, Carbohydrate 51.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 34.6, Protein 3.6

OATMEAL CAKE WITH COCONUT PECAN FROSTING



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Categories     Cake     Nut     Dessert     Bake

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Cake:
1/2 C quick cooking oatmeal
3/4 C boiling water
1/2 C sugar
1/2 C brown sugar
2/3 C flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 egg
1/4 C of shortening
Coconut Pecan Frosting:
3 TBS melted butter
1/3 C brown sugar
1/2 C sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 C chopped nuts
2 TBS milk
1/2 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • Cake: Mix the oatmeal with the boiling water, stir and cover. Mix the remaining ingredients then stir in the oatmeal mixture. Grease and flour a 9×9 pan. Pour batter into pan and bake at 350 for 23-25 minutes. Coconut Pecan Frosting: Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly. Carefully spread frosting over the top of the cake. Broil until coconut is just brown. Watch very closely - it doesn't take long. Cool, slice and serve.

OATMEAL CAKE WITH COCONUT-PECAN FROSTING



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Make and share this Oatmeal Cake with Coconut-Pecan frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TGirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 cake, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/4 cups boiling water
1 cup oatmeal
1/2 cup margarine (softened)
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 1/2 self rising flour
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 cup margarine (melted)
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons half-and-half
1/3 chopped pecans
3/4 cup grated coconut

Steps:

  • Pour boiling water over oatmeal and let stand for 20 minutes.
  • Beat margarine until creamy.
  • Gradually add sugars and beat until fluffy.
  • Blend in vanilla and eggs.
  • Add oatmeal, flour, and spices.
  • Bake in 9 inch square pan for 50-55 minutes.
  • To frost, leave cake in pan.
  • Mix frosting ingredients and spread evenly over over cake.
  • Put cake under broiler until frosting becomes bubbly.
  • Serve warm or cold.

Tips:

  • For a more pronounced coconut flavor, toast the coconut flakes before adding them to the frosting.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • To prevent the cake from sticking to the pan, grease and flour the pan before pouring in the batter.
  • For a moister cake, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
  • If you want a richer frosting, use heavy cream instead of milk.

Conclusion:

Sarah's Oatmeal Cake with Coconut Pecan Frosting is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and fluffy, with a sweet and nutty flavor. The frosting is rich and creamy, with a hint of coconut. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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