Whether for breakfast, as a dessert or for dessert, a cake always works. Our recipes today should convince you that an oatmeal cake has many options - from simple to sophisticated. Enjoy it and bake one of the following cake recipes yourself!
The easiest cake in the world with just 2 ingredients
Cake made with only two ingredients, does it even taste good? The answer is: yes. This is the ideal cake when the pantry and fridge are empty. However, the simple oatmeal banana cake can be made even better by adding a few simple ingredients. Here is the simplest cake recipe, as well as ideas for improving it.
For the 2-ingredient cake:
- 350 g pureed bananas
- 135 g wholesome oat flakes
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line the bottom and sides of a 15cm springform pan or round baking pan with baking paper.
- Place the pureed bananas in a large mixing bowl. Please note: The bananas must be pureed until they have the consistency of a smoothie. Simply crushing it is not enough. This recipe also works best with just-ripened bananas rather thanoverripe bananas.
- Add the oats to the banana puree. Stir well until the oats are evenly mixed in.
- Pour the batter into the baking pan. Bake for about 30 minutes. When finished, the surface of the cake should look dry. The top of the cake should feel firm.
- Allow the cake to cool before cutting. The uncut cake can be stored at room temperature for 1-2 days, or longer in the refrigerator.
Refine the simple oatmeal cake
If you have the following ingredients in your cupboard, you can make this super-easy cake even better.
- Baking powder:Mix a tablespoon of baking powder into the batter to make the banana oatmeal cake light and airy and more like a cake.
- Cinnamon:Mix in 1 teaspoon cinnamon to make a cinnamon banana flavored oatmeal cake.
- Chocolate drops:Add 50 grams of chocolate chips to sweeten and add chocolate flavor to the cake.
- Coconut or dried fruit:Add 3-4 tablespoons of coconut flakes or dried fruit to taste to refine the oatmeal cake.
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Oatmeal banana cake from the tray with glaze
A sheet cake is perfect for a celebration as well as for a snack in between. This sheet pan banana oatmeal cake recipe is light, tender and tastes like fresh bananas! The oat flakes give the cake a very special taste and with warming spices and a little vanilla the cake is a real hit. Covered with a delicious maple syrup buttercream, this cake is everything you need for the weekend. Plus, you can easily make it vegan!
Ingredients:
For the sheet cake:
- 120g cake flour (or regular flour)
- 80g oat flakes
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 200 g cane sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 250 ml almond milk + 2 tablespoons
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
For the buttercream:
- 60 g maple syrup
- 220 g soft butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon almond milk
Topping:
- 200 g pecans, chopped (optional)
preparation
Prepare the cake:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C. Lightly grease a baking pan and line it with baking paper so that two layers protrude.
- In a bowl, whisk together the milk and apple cider vinegar and set aside for 5-10 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and ginger. Add the bananas, the milk-apple cider vinegar mixture, the melted butter and the vanilla and mix everything well with the hand mixer. Note: If the batter looks too thick, add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until it is pourable but not runny.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth it out.
- Bake 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Allow the oatmeal cake to cool in the tin for about 30 minutes before removing it from the tin and placing it on a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the buttercream:
- Beat the softened butter with a hand mixer until smooth and light. Add powdered sugar, cinnamon, maple syrup, vanilla and milk and beat on medium speed until smooth and fluffy. Note: If the mixture is too thick, add another tablespoon of milk. If it is too runny, add more powdered sugar.
- Spread the maple syrup buttercream onto the cooled cake and smooth it with a metal or rubber spatula. You can garnish the cake with toasted, chopped pecans if desired.
- Cut the coated sheet cake into medium-sized pieces and enjoy!
Tipp:
If you want to make a vegan oatmeal cake with bananas and buttercream, replace the regular butter with a vegan alternative.
