Banana Oatmeal Cake With Caramel Fudge Frosting Recipe

Ingredients for Banana Oatmeal Cake With Caramel Fudge Frosting

• All Purpose Flour
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ⅓ cup (6 tablespoons) butter
• Granulated Sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 ripe bananas
• 1 cup buttermilk

How to Make Banana Oatmeal Cake With Caramel Fudge Frosting

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan.
2. 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.
3. In a large bowl, cream together ½ cup (1 stick) softened unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
5. In a separate bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas.
6. 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.
7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
10. **Caramel Fudge Frosting:** In a medium saucepan, melt ⅓ cup (6 tablespoons) butter over medium heat.
11. Stir in 1 cup packed light brown sugar.
12. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
13. Reduce heat to low and boil for 2 minutes, stirring continuously.
14. Stir in ¼ cup 2% milk.
15. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
16. Gradually whisk in 2 cups sifted powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
17. Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
18. Garnish with sliced strawberries and banana slices that have been dipped in orange or lemon juice (optional).