Orange Oatmeal Cake
A wonderfully moist and tender cake featuring the bright flavor of fresh orange combined with the wholesome texture of rolled oats. This simple single-layer cake is perfect for an afternoon snack or a comforting dessert.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 1 hr 10 min
- Serves
- 12
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 316 kcal
Allergen information: may contain eggs, gluten, milk, nuts, and tree nuts. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 1.5 cuporange juice
- 1 cupquick-cooking rolled oats
- 0.5 cupunsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 cupgranulated sugar
- 0.5 cuplight brown sugar, firmly packed
- 2 pcslarge egg
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- 1.75 cupall-purpose flour
- 1 tspbaking powder
- 1 tspbaking soda
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 0.25 tspground cinnamon
- 1 tbsporange zest
- 0.5 cupwalnut, chopped(optional)
Equipment
baking pan (13x9 inch) · spatula · mixing bowl · small saucepan · electric mixer · oven · whisk
The method
Step by step
- 1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease and flour a 13x9 inch (33x23 cm) baking pan.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Using baking spray with flour makes this step quick and easy.
- 2
In a small saucepan, bring the orange juice to a boil over medium-high heat.
About 3 min
- 3
Pour the hot orange juice over the quick-cooking rolled oats in a medium bowl and set aside to cool slightly while you prepare the other ingredients.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: This step softens the oats, ensuring a tender cake crumb.
- 4
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
About 3 min
- 5
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is well incorporated.
- 6
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
About 1 min
- 7
Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with the oat and orange juice mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cake tender.
- 8
Gently fold in the orange zest and chopped walnuts with a spatula.
About 1 min
- 9
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and use the spatula to spread it into an even layer.
About 1 min
- 10
Bake for 40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
About 40 min
- 11
Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: Cooling fully ensures the cake slices are clean and don't fall apart.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 316.3kcal
- Protein
- 4.9g
- Carbs
- 47.1g
- Fat
- 12.6g
- Fibre
- 1.7g
- Sugar
- 27.9g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Enjoy at room temperature, or warm a slice in the microwave for 15-20 seconds if desired.
More recipes
All recipesbeverage
Emoliente
Emoliente is a traditional Peruvian warm beverage, cherished for its soothing properties. This herbal drink combines a variety of botanicals, offering a comforting and fragrant experience. It's perfect for a relaxing moment or as a natural pick-me-up.
35 min 93 kcaldessert
Picarones
Picarones are a traditional Peruvian dessert featuring crispy, ring-shaped doughnuts made from a sweet potato and squash dough. They are typically served drenched in a spiced chancaca (panela) syrup, offering a delightful contrast of textures and flavors.
3 hr 5 min 816 kcalmain course
Plokkfiskur (Icelandic Fish Stew)
Plokkfiskur is a comforting and hearty Icelandic fish stew made with flaked fish, potatoes, and sometimes onions, bound in a creamy white sauce. It's traditionally served with rye bread. This recipe offers a simple yet authentic taste of Icelandic home cooking.
50 min 333 kcalmain course
Classic Greek Pastitsio
This traditional Greek baked pasta dish features layers of tubular pasta, a rich, spiced ground meat sauce, and a creamy béchamel topping. It's a comforting and hearty meal perfect for a family dinner.
2 hr 918 kcaldessert
Gevulde Speculaas
Gevulde Speculaas is a traditional Dutch spiced almond cake, perfect for the holiday season. It features a rich, buttery speculaas cookie crust filled with a sweet almond paste and baked until golden brown. This recipe creates a delightful balance of warm spices and nutty sweetness.
1 hr 45 min 609 kcaldessert
Basler Leckerli
These traditional Swiss spice biscuits are known for their chewy texture and fragrant honey-ginger flavor. They are a delightful treat, perfect for holidays or a cozy afternoon with coffee or tea. The glaze adds a subtle sweetness and shine.
6 hr 35 min 319 kcalmain course
Feijoada à Transmontana
This hearty Portuguese bean stew, hailing from the Trás-os-Montes region, features a rich combination of white beans, various smoked and fresh pork cuts, and flavorful vegetables. It's a robust and comforting dish, perfect for a satisfying main course.
2 hr 20 min 845 kcal