Ingredients for Banana Oatmeal Cake With Caramel Fudge Frosting
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened unsalted butter; 1/3 cup (6 tablespoons) butter
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup 2% milk
- 2 cups sifted powdered sugar
- sliced strawberries (optional garnish)
- orange or lemon juice (optional garnish)
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How to Make Banana Oatmeal Cake With Caramel Fudge Frosting
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup rolled oats, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg.
- In a large bowl, cream together ½ cup (1 stick) softened unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the mashed bananas and 1 cup buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
- **Caramel Fudge Frosting:** In a medium saucepan, melt ⅓ cup (6 tablespoons) butter over medium heat.
- Stir in 1 cup packed light brown sugar.
- Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat to low and boil for 2 minutes, stirring continuously.
- Stir in ¼ cup 2% milk.
- Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
- Gradually whisk in 2 cups sifted powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
- Garnish with sliced strawberries and banana slices that have been dipped in orange or lemon juice (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
7 g
Sugar
39g
Fat
13g
Carbs
7g
