CHOCOLATE OATMEAL CAKE

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Writes Deborah Sheehan of East Orland, Maine, "Chocolate Oatmeal Cake is a treat-it's so moist and is topped with scrumptious coffee frosting."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1-1/2 cups boiling water
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
COFFEE FROSTING:
2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
1/4 cup half-and-half cream, warmed
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine water and oats. Sprinkle with chocolate chips (do not stir); let stand for 20 minutes. , In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in oat mixture. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture and mix well. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, dissolve coffee granules in cream; set aside. In a large bowl, beat butter until smooth. Beat in vanilla and salt. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in enough of the coffee mixture to achieve spreading consistency. Frost cake.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 21 g fat (6 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38 mg cholesterol, Sodium 494 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 91 g carbohydrate, Fiber 2 g fiber, Protein 4 g protein.

Lester Glenn Heckard
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's delicious, easy to make, and sure to please everyone.


monica grissett
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!


Jass Deep
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This is the best chocolate cake I've ever had. I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Daniel June
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I made this cake for a potluck, and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it!


Wajahat Amir
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of chocolate and oatmeal.


Mohammed Zafar
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I'm not a baker, but this cake was easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.


Elizabeth Rose McMahon
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover oatmeal. I always have a bowl of oatmeal in the fridge, so I can make this cake whenever I want.


Fura Fundile
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I've never been a big fan of oatmeal, but this cake changed my mind. It's so good!


Brian Gary
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday party, and it was a huge success. All the kids loved it!


arafat samy
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.


AZHI FELIX
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I was a bit skeptical about using oatmeal in a chocolate cake, but I'm so glad I tried it. The cake was delicious!


Irene Kaniiya
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This is my new favorite chocolate cake recipe. It's so rich and decadent, and the oatmeal makes it extra moist.


Broking heart
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The cake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making it again.


Dahlia Stoddart
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a winner.


Patrice
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This chocolate oatmeal cake was a hit with my family! It was moist and flavorful, and the oatmeal gave it a nice texture.