Easy Oatmeal Carrot Cake

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cup grated carrots
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Toppings:

• Chopped nuts or shredded carrots for garnish

Cooking Steps:

For the Cake:

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.

Step 2: In a bowl, pour boiling water over rolled oats. Let it sit for 10 minutes to soften.

Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, combine grated carrots, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.

Step 4: Add the softened oats to the carrot mixture and mix well.

Step 5: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.

Step 6: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Step 7: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.

Step 8: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

Step 9: While the cake is cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.

Step 10: Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until the frosting is creamy and well combined.

For Assembly:

Step 11: Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese frosting over the top.

Step 12: Optional: Garnish with chopped nuts or shredded carrots for added texture.

Step 13: Cut into squares and serve your delicious Easy Oatmeal Carrot Cake.

Indulge in the delightful combination of oats and carrots with this Easy Oatmeal Carrot Cake – a perfect blend of flavor and nutrition.