I first started making this cake when my husband was stationed with the military in California. Now, 20 years later, I've prepared it all across the country and in Germany. Chocolate lovers especially rave about this recipe!
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cake
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cake
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
40 min
Yield
12 servings
Ingredients
- 1-3/4 cups boiling water
- 1 cup uncooked oatmeal
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking cocoa
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, divided
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
- In a bowl, pour water over oatmeal. Allow to stand 10 minutes. Add sugars and butter, stirring until the butter melts. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Sift flour, soda, cocoa and salt together. Add to batter. Mix well. Stir in half the chocolate chips. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle top of cake with walnuts and remaining chips. Bake at 350° for about 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 494 calories, 22g fat (11g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 258mg sodium, 72g carbohydrate (51g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein.
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