Chocolate Oatmeal Cake

The butter and cocoa give this wholesome cake a fudgey quality, while the oatmeal adds fiber and density.

• Calories: 240 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup butter
• 1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• ½ cup rolled oats
• 1 cup boiling water
• 4 tablespoons cocoa

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 8x8 inch pan.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats and butter. Mix in boiling water. Set aside to cool.

Step 3

Beat together the brown sugar, eggs and vanilla; add to cooled oat mixture and mix well.

Step 4

Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cocoa. Add to wet ingredients and mix well. Spread into the prepared pan.

Step 5

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 minutes. Remove from oven, allow to cool, and remove pan.