Praline Topped Oatmeal Cake Recipe

Indulge in this irresistible Praline Topped Oatmeal Cake – a quick and easy twist on German chocolate cake! Perfect for potlucks, this delightful dessert travels well and skips the messy frosting. Moist oatmeal cake topped with a crunchy, bubbly praline topping – get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 440.8 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Praline Topped Oatmeal Cake

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How to Make Praline Topped Oatmeal Cake

  1. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup quick-cooking oats and 1 cup boiling water. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes.
  4. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  6. Add the oat mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
  7. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  8. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  9. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  10. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. While the cake is baking, prepare the praline topping: In a medium bowl, combine ½ cup packed light brown sugar, ½ cup chopped pecans, ¼ cup butter, and 2 tablespoons heavy cream. Mix well.
  12. Once the cake is done, remove from oven and immediately spread the praline topping evenly over the warm cake.
  13. Place the cake under the broiler for 5-6 minutes, or until the topping is bubbly and lightly browned. Watch carefully to prevent burning!
  14. Let the cake cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

175g

Fat

55g

Carbs

21g