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Oatmeal Pumpkin Cake with Pecan Glaze

October 8, 2012 By Patricia 22 Comments

This cake is an old favorite that’s been adapted just a bit to fit into the season. Oatmeal Pumpkin Cake with Pecan Glaze is a great fall dessert. The oatmeal adds wonderful texture, and the pumpkin flavor pairs perfectly with the sweet pecans.

A seasonal discovery

During a recent visit home, the leaves were beginning to change from green to crimson and golden orange, and there was a chill in the air – my favorite time of year! Seemed like the perfect time to think about baking goodies. My sister talked about the oatmeal cake that our beloved childhood neighbor, Mrs. Sutton, would make when we were kids. It sounded like this cake would be ideal to serve during the fall, but I couldn’t remember it.

Shuffling through old recipes at my mom’s house is like searching for – then finding – lost treasures. We finally came across Mrs. Sutton’s recipe, but it still didn’t seem familiar to me, no matter how many times my sister and mom described this dessert.

I remember it well

I brought the recipe home with me to Phoenix, where it felt nothing like fall. Once I sat down to read over the recipe again, I decided that when I made it I would use shortening like the recipe called for, and I thought adding pumpkin to the cake would be a perfect pairing with the oatmeal, brown sugar, and pecans.

As soon as I began to make the cake’s topping, I remembered everything about this cake! Even though my mom always included flaked coconut in the topping and I left it out, I remembered it clearly — how could I ever forget something this delicious? You should make this Oatmeal Pumpkin Cake with Pecan Glaze this fall season for a delicious treat!

Recipe for Oatmeal Pumpkin Cake with Pecan Glaze:

 


INGREDIENTS

For the cake
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1-1/4 cups boiling water
  • 1/2 cup shortening (you can substitute margarine)
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs, well beaten
  • 2/3 cup pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
  • 1-1/3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  For the topping
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans (you can substitute walnuts, and use a bit more if you'd like)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: 1 cup flaked coconut

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Pour boiling water over the rolled oats and let stand for about 20 minutes.
  3. Cream the sugars and shortening and the well-beaten eggs.
  4. Add the pumpkin puree and mix well.
  5. Next add the cooled rolled oats, then the flour mixture, a little at a time. Add the vanilla and mix well.
  6. Lightly spray a 9x13-inch glass pan with the nonstick cooking spray, and pour the batter into the pan, spreading out evenly.
  7. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool slightly.
  8. Prepare the topping by combining the brown sugar, butter, pecans, milk, and vanilla extract, and bring to a boil.
  9. Remove from the heat, add the coconut (if using), and stir. Pour the topping over the cake. Place the cake in the oven on broil, just for about a minute or less, to help caramelize the topping.
  10. Allow the cake to cool before serving.
   

Filed Under: Dessert, Recipes Tagged With: cake, dessert, Oatmeal, pumpkin

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Comments

  1. Sissy says

    October 8, 2012 at 10:58 am

    I will certainly try this with the added pumpkin! The picture looks good.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 8, 2012 at 1:45 pm

      Just had a piece for breakfast! It's hard to leave it alone!!
      Reply
  2. Kare @ Kitchen Treaty says

    October 8, 2012 at 2:14 pm

    This looks so moist and delicious! I love the addition of oatmeal.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 8, 2012 at 2:54 pm

      Thanks, Kare! It's definitely moist, and the oatmeal is something I never thought about adding to cake - yum!
      Reply
  3. Julia says

    October 10, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    Hmmm...I seem to have all of these ingredients on hand at home right now! And a love for all things pumpkin and pecan! :-)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 10, 2012 at 4:28 pm

      Make 'em this weekend!
      Reply
  4. Debi @ Life Currents says

    October 24, 2014 at 7:52 pm

    This sounds good. I think this would be a great addition to the Thanksgiving table or to a potluck. And, it's a great combination of flavors!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 26, 2014 at 7:00 pm

      Thanks! This is and oldie & goodie!
      Reply
  5. Tara says

    October 25, 2014 at 6:20 pm

    Look at that lovely glaze, I am drooling!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 26, 2014 at 7:01 pm

      Thanks for stopping by, Tara!
      Reply
  6. Jessica @ Sprinkle Some Sugar says

    October 25, 2014 at 6:25 pm

    These look super yummy and moist! Love these amazing flavors for fall :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 26, 2014 at 7:01 pm

      Thanks for stopping by, Jessica! Great for fall, indeed!
      Reply
  7. Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says

    October 26, 2014 at 2:21 am

    Serious rumble in my tummy over these, the thought of pecan glaze is beyond delicious.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 26, 2014 at 7:02 pm

      Thanks, Michelle!
      Reply
  8. Becky says

    October 26, 2014 at 7:24 pm

    This would be a great addition to our Thanksgiving table! I think I'm going to try it this year. Thanks for sharing!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 27, 2014 at 4:29 am

      I hope you do, Becky! Tell me how it turns out if you try it!
      Reply
  9. Healing Tomato says

    October 27, 2014 at 4:56 am

    The Pecan makes this recipe very enticing to me. I really like glazed pecans in any dessert recipe. You have a great recipe here
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 27, 2014 at 11:51 pm

      Thanks so much, and for stopping by!
      Reply
  10. Joanne T Ferguson says

    October 27, 2014 at 8:52 am

    G'day! I could go for one of these right now! Cheers! Joanne
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 27, 2014 at 11:52 pm

      Lol! Thanks for stopping by, Joanne!
      Reply
  11. Nicky says

    October 27, 2014 at 5:32 pm

    This looks delicious. I love the combination of flavors.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 27, 2014 at 11:53 pm

      Thank you!
      Reply

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Growing up surrounded by my Italian family it was always, "grab a plate" whenever anyone came to visit. Food was always a celebration, even everyday meals, and I like it that way. I try to make each meal memorable with my recipes for mainly meatless, mostly healthy, and easy-to-make dishes (with sweet treats in between).

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