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cinnamon oats layer cake

clownman70360 avatar
Recipe by
raymond spencer
@clownman70360
st bernard, LA

This is the third recipe for an oats layer cake I created, with cinnamon inside the cake, it tastes like cinnamon rolls with oats.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 4 Hr 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For cinnamon oats layer cake

  • 3 c
    rolled oats, divided
  • 2 c
    dark brown sugar, divided
  • 1 c
    whole milk, divided
  • 3/4 c
    cinnamon roll flavored liquid creamer
  • 8 tsp
    ground cinnamon, divided
  • 4 Tbsp
    cinnamon-sugar, divided
  • 1 box
    white cake mix
  • 1 c
    water
  • 1/2 c
    vegetable oil
  • 3
    egg whites
  • 2 Tbsp
    margarine
  • 1 c
    heavy cream
  • 3/4 c
    half and half
  • 8 oz
    cream cheese, softened

How To Make cinnamon oats layer cake

  • 1
    In a medium jar, combine 1 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup whole milk, the liquid creamer and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon. Stir well for 30 seconds until blended. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.
  • 2
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 3
    Coat two 9-inch round cake pans with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cinnamon/sugar between the cake pans.
  • 4
    In large bowl, combine cake mix, water, oil, egg whites, 1/2 cup brown sugar and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; beat on medium speed for 3 minutes.
  • 5
    Add cinnamon oat mixture into the cake batter, beat again on low speed for 30 seconds. Pour into the cake pans.
  • 6
    Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely for 6 minutes.
  • 7
    Heat margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add remaining rolled oats, 1/2 cup brown sugar and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, saute for 3 minutes or until the oats are crispy. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • 8
    In a medium bowl, combine heavy cream, half and half, remaining milk, cream cheese and remaining brown sugar and ground cinnamon; whisk well for 2 minutes or until smooth and creamy.
  • 9
    Place one layer of cake on the serving plate. Spread half the frosting evenly over the top and sprinkle with the sauteed oat mixture. Press evenly with a spoon.
  • 10
    Place a second layer cake on top. Spread remaining frosting on top and sides of the cake. Sprinkle with remaining cinnamon-sugar.
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