MAPLE-OATMEAL CAKE

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A recipe so timeless and so delicious, it's bound to become an heirloom. This simple cake gets its perfectly moist texture from oats that are soaked in milk and then folded into the batter. A luscious maple frosting completes the treat with cozy sweetness.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups milk
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting
1/3 cup real maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon maple extract
Fresh berries, chopped pecans, sweetened whipped cream, if desired

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
In 1-quart saucepan, heat milk to boiling over medium-high heat. Stir in oats; remove from heat, and let stand 10 minutes.
In large bowl, beat cake mix, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla and oatmeal mixture with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.
Bake 28 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 1/2 hours.
In medium bowl, beat frosting, maple syrup and maple extract with spoon until well blended. Spread over cake. Cut into 4 rows by 3 rows. Serve each piece with remaining ingredients. Store loosely covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 75 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 430 mg, Sugar 52 g, TransFat 0 g