GERMAN CHOCOLATE PICNIC CAKE

German Chocolate Picnic Cake image

A crunchy oat topping complements tender pieces of chocolate cake. No frosting means it travels well.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1/2 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ German chocolate cake mix (about 1 2/3 cups)
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/3 cup quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom only of 8- or 9-inch square pan with baking spray with flour.
In large bowl, beat cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour batter into pan.
In medium bowl, stir topping ingredients until crumbly, using hands if necessary. Sprinkle evenly over batter in pan.
Bake 31 to 37 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve warm or cool. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 75 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g