Moist Oatmeal Apple Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

This Oatmeal Apple Cake recipe combines the wholesome goodness of oats with the sweetness of apples, resulting in a deliciously moist cake. It’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack.

The cake is easy to make and features a delightful blend of spices, making it a comforting treat for any occasion.

Simple Oatmeal Apple Cake Recipe

This cake recipe showcases tender apples mixed into a batter made with oats, flour, and warm spices. It takes about 1 hour to prepare and bake, yielding a delightful cake that serves 8 people.

Ingredients

1 cup rolled oats
1 cup boiling water
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups peeled and diced apples (about 2 medium apples)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
Prepare Oats: In a bowl, combine the rolled oats with boiling water. Let it sit for about 20 minutes to soften.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla.
Combine Mixtures: Add the softened oats to the butter mixture and mix until combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the diced apples and nuts if using.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.