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Oatmeal Cake

Cultural Context

Oatmeal Cake has roots in American cuisine, particularly popular during the Great Depression for its economical ingredients. It symbolizes resourcefulness and comfort, often enjoyed at family gatherings and potlucks. Today, variations abound, with many adding coconut or different spices, showcasing its adaptability and enduring appeal.

ETETdessert
6 servings
Servings4
2 cups all-purpose or self-rising flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup quick oats
1.5 teaspoons pumpkin spice or 1 teaspoon all spice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 stick of butter
2 cups boiling water
1 stick of butter (for topping)
1 cup milk or half and half
1 cup packed brown sugar (for topping)
1

Start by preheating the oven to 350°F.

2

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose or self-rising flour.

3

Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda to the flour.

4

Crack in 2 eggs.

5

Add 1 cup of white sugar.

6

Add 1 cup of packed brown sugar.

7

Stir in 1 cup of quick oats.

8

Add 1.5 teaspoons of pumpkin spice (or 1 teaspoon of all spice) and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.

9

Incorporate 1 stick of softened butter into the mixture.

10

Mix the ingredients together until combined.

11

Pour in 2 cups of boiling water over the mixture to help the oats cook.

12

Mix until everything is well combined and the butter is melted.

13

Prepare a greased 9x13 inch casserole dish.

14

Dump the batter into the greased casserole dish.

15

Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes.

16

While the cake is baking, prepare the topping by melting 1 stick of butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

17

Add 1 cup of milk or half and half to the melted butter.

18

Stir in 1 cup of packed brown sugar and mix until it thickens.

19

Bring the mixture to a low boil, stirring frequently.

20

Once the cake is done baking, pour the hot topping over the warm cake.

21

Allow the cake to cool for a while before serving.

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlmixer9x13 inch casserole dishsaucepanwood spoon

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