Description
Lazy Day Oatmeal Cake brings comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, blending nostalgic warmth with simple ingredients. Sweet layers of hearty oats and classic spices promise a delightful breakfast treat you’ll savor with each tender, homemade bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) boiling water
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (220 g) brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (180 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Frosting Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (220 g) brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the foundational elements by warming the oven to 350F (175C) and greasing a 9×13-inch baking vessel. Combine rolled oats with boiling water, allowing them to hydrate and soften for 10 minutes.
- Create a creamy base by whipping softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until voluminous and pale. Incorporate eggs individually, then introduce vanilla extract. Fold in the soaked oats until thoroughly integrated.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a separate container. Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just harmonized without overmixing.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared dish, ensuring an even distribution. Bake for 30-35 minutes, confirming doneness by inserting a toothpick that emerges clean.
- Craft the luxurious topping by melting butter over medium heat. Introduce brown sugar and milk, stirring until the mixture transforms into a smooth, slightly thickened consistency. Remove from heat and incorporate shredded coconut and chopped nuts.
- Switch oven to broil after removing the cake. Lavishly spread the topping across the warm surface. Position under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, watching intently to achieve a caramelized, bubbly finish without charring.
- Allow the cake to cool momentarily before serving, presenting it either warm or at ambient temperature for maximum enjoyment.
Notes
- Toast oats briefly before soaking to enhance their nutty flavor and add depth to the cake’s overall taste profile.
- Swap dairy milk with almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version that maintains moisture and richness.
- Control broiling time carefully to prevent burning, keeping oven rack at least 4-5 inches from heat source for even caramelization.
- Customize topping with pecans, walnuts, or almonds to introduce different texture and complementary flavor dimensions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg