Source: Midwest Living

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Recipe Summary

prep:
25 mins
stand:
20 mins
bake:
30 mins at 350°
Servings:
12
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Oatmeal Picnic Cake

Ingredients

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Directions

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  • In a large bowl, combine oats and butter. Add boiling water and let stand for 20 minutes.

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  • Grease a 13x9x2-inch baking pan; set the pan aside. In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

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  • Stir oatmeal mixture. Add granulated sugar and brown sugar. Beat with an electric mixer on medium to high speed until well mixed. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add flour mixture, beating on low speed until combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

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  • Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool cake in a pan on wire rack. Frost with Cream Cheese Frosting. Cover; store in refrigerator. Makes 12 servings.

Nutrition Facts (Oatmeal Picnic Cake)

486 calories; total fat 16g; cholesterol 77mg; sodium 345mg; carbohydrates 84g.

Cream Cheese Frosting

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  • In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and vanilla until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until mixture is a spreading consistency. Beat in 1 to 2 teaspoons milk, if needed.

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