Chocolate Oatmeal Cake

Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8x8 inch baking pan. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats and softened butter. Pour in the boiling water and stir until the butter is melted and the oats are moistened. Set aside to cool slightly. (10 minutes)

Recipe View In a separate bowl, beat together the light brown sugar, beaten eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Add the sugar mixture to the cooled oat mixture and stir until thoroughly incorporated. (2 minutes)

Recipe View In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Pour the batter into the prepared 8x8 inch baking pan and spread evenly. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. (40 minutes)

Recipe View Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)