Best 8 Orange Oatmeal Cake Recipes

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Orange oatmeal cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This moist and flavorful cake is made with simple ingredients like oats, flour, sugar, and spices. The addition of fresh oranges gives the cake a bright and tangy flavor that is sure to please everyone. Whether you are looking for a special breakfast treat or a dessert to serve at your next party, orange oatmeal cake is sure to be a hit. With so many variations available, you are sure to find a recipe that suits your taste. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to bake a delicious orange oatmeal cake!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

ORANGE OATMEAL CAKE



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This is a great snack cake. Great for lunches. Full of good things.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, softened
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
1 egg
½ cup orange juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup rolled oats
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter or margarine with the white sugar and the brown sugar. Beat in the egg, then the orange juice, vanilla, and grated orange rind.
  • In another bowl, stir together the flour, oats, salt, ginger, and baking powder. Beat into the orange mixture and then stir in the nuts. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 minutes, or until cake tests done. Transfer to a cooling rack and allow cake to cool. Makes 10 to 16 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 28.1 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 103.7 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

ORANGE OAT DATE BARS



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Prize-Winning Recipe 2010! Oatmeal cookie mix makes quick work of rich date bars with a citrus twist.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (8 oz) chopped dates (1 1/2 cups)
1 3/4 cups orange juice
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ oatmeal cookie mix
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1/2 teaspoon powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 9-inch square baking pan. In medium saucepan, combine dates and orange juice. Cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in brown sugar; gently simmer an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in pecans. Set aside.
  • In large bowl, stir cookie mix and melted butter with fork until mixture is crumbly. Press 2/3 of mixture into bottom of pan. Pour date mixture over crust in pan. Sprinkle with remaining cookie mixture.
  • Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 2 hours. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. For bars, cut into 5 rows by 4 rows. Store covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 135 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 0 g

OATMEAL CAKE I



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A good, moist, oatmeal cake with a broiled coconut topping.

Provided by S. Millar

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Spice Cake Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 17

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 x 13 pan.
  • In a small bowl, pour boiling water over oats. Mix well, and cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine butter or margarine, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup white sugar, eggs, flour, baking soda, spices, and salt. Add cooled oatmeal mixture, and stir to combine. Pour batter into pan.
  • Bake for 35 minutes.
  • While cake is baking, combine 1/2 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, coconut, melted butter or margarine, vanilla, and cream in a mixing bowl. Remove cake from oven, and turn on broiler. Drop mixture by small spoonfuls on top of cake. Spread evenly and carefully. Broil for 2 to 5 minutes, until topping is bubbling and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.1 calories, Carbohydrate 45.1 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 223.7 mg, Sugar 33.2 g

LEVANA'S ORANGE POPPY SEED CAKE



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In my never-ending search for orange zest recipes, I came across this one in Levana Kirschenbaum's new book, Levana's Table. It's the most heavenly version of orange poppy seed cake I've seen so far. My only change to the recipe was to move it from the food processor to the stand mixer.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h19m

Yield 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
5 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup orange juice
3/4 cup poppy seed
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons margarine

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • To make the cake: In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt and orange zest.
  • Set aside.
  • In an electric mixer, combine the eggs and sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
  • Add the oil and vanilla and beat until just combined.
  • Beginning and ending with the dry ingredients, add the flour mixture in thirds, alternating with the 3/4 cup orange juice.
  • Mix slightly after each addition, just to incorporate.
  • Add the poppy seeds and mix to incorporate the seeds into the batter.
  • Pour the batter into a greased 10-inch springform pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour, or until the point of a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • To make the syrup: While the cake is baking, place the syrup ingredients into a small saucepan and heat until thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
  • When the cake is done, immediately unmold it from the springform pan.
  • Prick it all over with a skewer and brush the syrup all over the top and sides of the cake while it is still hot.
  • The cake will absorb all the syrup.
  • Let the cake cool completely before serving.

ORANGE OATMEAL



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I like to make this for breakfast because it's quick yet out of the ordinary. The orange flavor adds a little something extra to a weekday breakfast.-Bernice Haack, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup water
3/4 cup orange juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 to 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring the water, orange juice and salt to a boil. Stir in oats and cook for 1 minute or until oatmeal reaches desired consistency. Stir in orange zest. Serve with brown sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHOCOLATE CHIP ORANGE OATMEAL COOKIES



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Categories     Citrus     Dessert     Bake     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 teaspoon finely grated fresh orange zest
1/2 cup bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips or chopped bittersweet chocolate (not more than 60% cacao)

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375°F. Butter a large baking sheet.
  • Stir together oats, flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl to combine.
  • Whisk together brown sugar, butter, egg, vanilla, and zest in another bowl.
  • Stir egg mixture into flour mixture until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips.
  • Make 12 mounds of batter 1 1/2 inches apart on baking sheet. Bake until cookies are golden and edges are crisp, about 15 minutes.
  • Transfer cookies to a rack to cool.

OATMEAL ORANGE MUFFINS



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I love the orange flavor of these, different for a muffin. Yummy! I got this recipe from an old (1980's) Canandian cookbook called "Muffin Mania". I usually double or triple the recipe and freeze the extras.(Prep time includes soaking time.)

Provided by Anissa

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 10 large muffins

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup oats, soaked in both
1/2 cup orange juice, and
1/2 cup boiling water, for 15 minutes
1/2 cup margarine, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup raisins
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cream margarine and sugar.
  • Beat in eggs and stir in oat mixture.
  • Stir in raisins and vanilla.
  • Add flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Stir until moistened.
  • Pour into well greased muffin cups.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes.

ORANGE CRANBERRY OATMEAL



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"I never liked oatmeal until I jazzed it up with fruit and nuts," reports Jenni Oyler from Poughkeepsie, New York. "Wheat germ adds a great flavor and a nice nutritional boost."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups water
3 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1/3 cup toasted wheat germ
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the water and orange juice concentrate to a boil. Stir in the oats, wheat germ and cranberries. Return to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in oranges, brown sugar and walnuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 10mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Tips:

  • For a moist and flavorful cake, use freshly squeezed orange juice and zest.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Be sure to grease and flour the bundt pan thoroughly to prevent the cake from sticking.
  • To test if the cake is done, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the cake is ready.
  • Let the cake cool completely before glazing it. This will help the glaze set properly.

Conclusion:

This orange oatmeal cake is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of oranges and oatmeal gives the cake a moist and flavorful texture, while the orange glaze adds a sweet and tangy finish. Whether you're serving it for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this cake is sure to be a hit. And here are some additional tips to make the most of this recipe:
  • For a citrusy twist, add a tablespoon of lemon zest to the batter.
  • If you want a sweeter cake, increase the amount of sugar in the glaze.
  • For a healthier version, use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour.
  • You can also make this cake in a loaf pan instead of a bundt pan. Just adjust the baking time accordingly.
No matter how you choose to make it, this orange oatmeal cake is sure to be a delicious and satisfying treat. Enjoy!

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