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Old-Fashioned Chocolate Oatmeal Cake

Indulge in the nostalgia of a classic Chocolate Oatmeal Cake recipe that's sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Passed down in my family for many generations!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake, chocolate, chocolate cake, oatmeal, oatmeal cake
Servings: 12
Calories: 401kcal
Author: The Cookin' Chicks

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quick oats
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup margarine
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 1/2 cups boiling water
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (for the top)

Instructions

  • Pour 1 1/2 cups boiling water over 1 cup quick oats in a mixing bowl. Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Add in the brown sugar, white sugar, butter, and beat together well.
  • Slowly add flour, baking soda, salt and cocoa.
  • Add in eggs, beat well.
  • Stir in chocolate chips (1/2 cup).
  • Pour mixture into greased/floured 9 x 13 pan.
  • Sprinkle remainder chocolate chips over the top.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 35-40 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 388mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 733IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg
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