Oatmeal Cake – A light, whole-grain coffee cake spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg and finished with a pecan and brown sugar topping.
I’m happy to say that I found a coffee cake recipe that isn’t loaded with fat, and actually tastes good. Can you believe it?! I first saw a recipe for Oatmeal Coffee Cake on Yummy, Healthy, Easy, and I was intrigued by the fact that the cake included cooked oatmeal in it. I’m always on the lookout for healthier sweets for my family, so I knew I had to give this recipe a try. Plus, who wouldn’t prefer to eat their morning bowl of oatmeal in cake form?
In addition to oats, the cake also has white whole wheat flour in it, which provides additional whole grains. Applesauce and coconut oil provide moisture, and cinnamon and nutmeg provide the perfect amount of spice. This cake is dairy free too – you won’t miss the butter!
This cake is great for breakfast or dessert, and I love it mid-afternoon with a cup of coffee or tea. If you’re looking for a sweet treat that you don’t have to feel guilty about, this is an excellent option. You can have your cake, and eat it too! 🙂
Recipe
Light Oatmeal Spice Cake
Ingredients
Cake:
- ⅓ cup coconut oil, melted
- ¾ cup brown sugar, lightly packed
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup plain cooked oatmeal, slightly cooled (see note)
- ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¾ cup all purpose flour
- ¾ cup white whole wheat flour, see note
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Topping:
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter or spray an 8x8 pan with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together ⅓ cup of coconut oil and brown sugar. Add eggs, oatmeal, and applesauce, and whisk to combine.
- In a separate bowl, combine flours, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, and baking soda. Pour the dry ingredients into the oatmeal mixture and stir until just combined. Be careful not to over mix. Pour into the prepared pan.
- For the topping: In a small bowl, combine coconut oil, pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Mix until thoroughly combined and the oil has moistened all the brown sugar. Sprinkle over the top of the cake.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes (mine took 28 minutes). The cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out without raw batter on it. Be careful not to over bake. Cool in the pan on a wire rack.
Notes
If you don't have white whole wheat flour, you can use 1 ½ cups (total) all purpose flour.
This recipe was adapted from Yummy, Healthy, Easy
Nutrition
Nutritional Information is an estimate based on third-party calculations and may vary based on products used and serving sizes.
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Jess @ whatjessicabakednext says
This cake looks delicious! Love the flavours- so good.
Celebrating Sweets says
Thanks, Jessica!
Rose says
I have this baking right now, it smells great. Thank you for the recipe.
Sue says
Can I use uncooked oatmeal would be more helpful for me.
Allison says
I’ve only made the recipe as written.