Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cake Recipe

Indulge in this irresistible twist on a classic! Our Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cake gets a decadent upgrade with rich dark chocolate chips, crunchy toffee bits, and pecans. This moist and flavorful cake is perfect for any occasion – bake it for a cozy night in or impress your guests with this crowd-pleasing dessert. Get ready for a taste sensation!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 447.9 kcal
Protein 11g
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Ingredients for Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cake

  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 ½ cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • Brown Sugar
  • Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 ½ cups dark chocolate chips
  • Toffee Pieces
  • Pecan Halves

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How to Make Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1 ½ cups of rolled oats. Let stand for 20 minutes to soften.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) of softened unsalted butter and ¾ cup packed light brown sugar and ¾ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  5. Add the softened oatmeal mixture to the wet ingredients and mix well.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  8. Stir in 1 cup dark chocolate chips and ¼ cup toffee bits.
  9. Pour batter into the prepared 9x13 inch pan.
  10. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup dark chocolate chips, ¼ cup toffee bits, and ½ cup chopped pecans evenly over the top of the cake.
  11. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  12. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

180g

Fat

54g

Carbs

21g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cake?

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cake takes about 85 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 65 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cake?

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cake has approximately 447.9 calories per serving, with about 11 g protein, 21 g carbohydrates and 31 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cake?

The key ingredients for Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cake are Boiling Water, Rolled Oats, Butter, Brown Sugar, Granulated Sugar, Eggs. See the full list with measurements above.

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