Description
A delightful cake combining the heartiness of oatmeal with a rich and creamy filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 2 cups quick cook oats (uncooked)
- 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp + 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup full-fat sour cream (room temperature)
- 2 1/2 cups unsalted butter (room temperature, for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup + 3 tbsp heavy cream (for glaze)
- White food coloring (optional)
- Oatmeal cream pie cookies (for decorating)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Prepare three 8-inch cake pans by lining them with parchment paper.
- Bring 2 1/2 cups of water to a boil, then stir in the quick cook oats and cover for about 20 minutes.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
- Beat the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together until fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract, eggs, and sour cream to the butter mixture and mix until well blended.
- Incorporate the cooled oats into the batter, then gently fold in the dry ingredients.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans and bake for 20-22 minutes.
- Cool the cakes in their pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Beat 2 1/2 cups of unsalted butter until fluffy, then gradually add powdered sugar and mix until combined. Add heavy cream and vanilla extract to make the frosting.
- Assemble the cake by layering with frosting between each cake layer and frosting the top and sides of the cake.
- Warm the additional heavy cream and pour it over the white chocolate chips to create a glaze.
- Decorate the top of the cake with crumbled oatmeal cream pie cookies. Slice and serve.
Notes
For an extra treat, serve each slice with ice cream or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cake, dessert, oatmeal cream pie, nostalgic flavors, baking