CHOCOLATE OAT SNACK CAKE

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A sprinkling of walnuts and chips tops this subtly sweet treat from Bonnie Spaulding, Litchfield, New Hampshire.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups boiling water
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips, divided
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine water and oats; let stand for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in oat mixture. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in 1 cup chips., Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with walnuts and remaining chips. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.