Description

Lazy Daisy Oatmeal Cake is a moist, flavorful dessert featuring a tender oatmeal cake base topped with a rich, warm brown sugar and coconut frosting with walnuts. Perfect for cozy gatherings, this cake combines the hearty texture of oats with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, finished off with a luscious glaze that bubbles under the broiler to create a delightful treat.

Ingredients

Oatmeal Cake

2 1/2 cups boiling water
2 cups quick cooking oats
1 cup butter or margarine
2 cups sugar
2 cups brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Frosting

1 cup butter (melted)
2 cups brown sugar
6 tablespoons half and half (or evaporated milk)
1 cup chopped or broken walnuts (can substitute pecans)
3 cups shredded or flaked sweetened coconut

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Instructions

Soak Oats: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour the boiling water over the quick cooking oats in a bowl, cover, and let it stand for 20 minutes until the oats are softened and cool enough to handle.
Prepare Cake Batter: In a mixing bowl, beat the butter or margarine until creamy. Gradually add both the sugar and brown sugar; continue beating until the mixture is light and fluffy. Blend in the vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Combine Dry Ingredients: To the oat mixture, add the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir thoroughly to create a consistent batter.
Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into a greased 9 x 13-inch cake pan and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. After baking, remove from oven and allow the cake to cool.
Make Frosting: In a saucepan or heat-safe bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, half and half, chopped walnuts, and shredded sweetened coconut. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
Frost the Cake: Spread the frosting mixture evenly over the cooled cake. Place the cake under the oven broiler just until the frosting becomes bubbly and slightly caramelized—watch carefully to avoid burning.
Serve: The Lazy Daisy Oatmeal Cake can be served warm or at room temperature, according to preference.

Notes

Quick cooking oats are preferred for a tender texture; avoid using steel-cut oats.
Butter or margarine can be used interchangeably based on dietary preference.
Be cautious when broiling the frosting—keep a close eye to prevent burning.
Half and half can be substituted with evaporated milk without altering the flavor significantly.
For nut-free version, omit walnuts and consider adding more coconut or seeds.
Allowing the cake to cool before frosting prevents the topping from melting and becoming too runny.