Here’s a classic Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cake recipe—comforting, slightly spiced, and full of hearty oats. Perfect for breakfast or dessert! 🍰
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup milk
- Optional: ½ cup raisins or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, beating well.
- Mix dry ingredients: In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine with oats and milk: Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk. Stir in oats and optional raisins/nuts.
- Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool & serve: Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes, then cut into squares. Optional: sprinkle with powdered sugar or top with a simple glaze.
💡 Tips for the best cake
- For extra moisture, you can add ½ cup applesauce or mashed banana.
- Serve warm with butter, cream, or a cup of tea.
If you want, I can also give a vintage “mess-free” oatmeal cake recipe that uses just one bowl and no mixer—it’s basically foolproof.
